Cost of Living Calculator - Preston, Texas vs McAllen, Texas


The cost of living in McAllen, Texas is 0.9% more expensive than Preston, Texas.

You would need a salary of $75,674 in McAllen, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Preston, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, McAllen, Texas is more expensive than Preston, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
46% more expensive in McAllen
than in Preston, Texas
Preston, TX vs Mcallen, TX
Compared to Preston, Mcallen is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  0.9% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  4.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  27.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.2% lower
  Commute
  3.2% higher
  Health
  14.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.0% lower

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