Queens, New York vs. McAllen, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in McAllen, Texas is 53.2% cheaper than Queens, New York.

You would need a salary of $46,821 in McAllen, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Queens, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, McAllen, Texas is cheaper than Queens, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
72% cheaper in McAllen
than in Queens, New York
Queens, NY vs. Mcallen, TX
Compared to Queens, Mcallen is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  53.2% lower
      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
  20.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  77.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  40.4% lower
  Commute
  54.3% lower
  Health
  22.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  30.5% lower