Cost of Living Calculator - Sparks, Nevada vs McAllen, Texas


The cost of living in McAllen, Texas is 31.9% cheaper than Sparks, Nevada.

You would need a salary of $47,675 in McAllen, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Sparks, Nevada.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, McAllen, Texas is cheaper than Sparks, Nevada
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
56% cheaper in McAllen
than in Sparks, Nevada
Sparks, NV vs Mcallen, TX
Compared to Sparks, Mcallen is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.9% 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
  9.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  60.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.0% lower
  Commute
  12.0% lower
  Health
  2.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.8% lower

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