Cost of Living Calculator - Santa Maria, Texas vs McAllen, Texas


The cost of living in McAllen, Texas is 22.6% more expensive than Santa Maria, Texas.

You would need a salary of $91,913 in McAllen, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Maria, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, McAllen, Texas is more expensive than Santa Maria, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
137% more expensive in McAllen
than in Santa Maria, Texas
Santa Maria, TX vs Mcallen, TX
Compared to Santa Maria, Mcallen is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.6% 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
  7.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  242.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.0% lower
  Commute
  0.5% higher
  Health
  2.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.8% higher

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