Cost of Living Calculator - Santa Clara, California vs McAllen, Texas


The cost of living in McAllen, Texas is 66.5% cheaper than Santa Clara, California.

You would need a salary of $25,139 in McAllen, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Clara, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, McAllen, Texas is cheaper than Santa Clara, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
85% cheaper in McAllen
than in Santa Clara, California
Santa Clara, CA vs Mcallen, TX
Compared to Santa Clara, Mcallen is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  66.5% 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
  20.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  89.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.6% higher
  Commute
  38.6% lower
  Health
  9.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.3% lower

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