Shreveport, Louisiana vs. McAllen, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in McAllen, Texas is 2.9% more expensive than Shreveport, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $51,436 in McAllen, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Shreveport, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, McAllen, Texas is more expensive than Shreveport, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
32% more expensive in McAllen
than in Shreveport, Louisiana
Shreveport, LA vs. Mcallen, TX
Compared to Shreveport, Mcallen is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.9% 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
  1.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  31.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.3% lower
  Commute
  3.5% lower
  Health
  1.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.7% lower

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