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


The cost of living in McAllen, Texas is 29.5% cheaper than Richardson, Texas.

You would need a salary of $52,922 in McAllen, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Richardson, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, McAllen, Texas is cheaper than Richardson, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
50% cheaper in McAllen
than in Richardson, Texas
Richardson, TX vs Mcallen, TX
Compared to Richardson, Mcallen is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.5% 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
  9.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  57.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.8% lower
  Commute
  23.2% lower
  Health
  0.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  20.1% lower

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