Sterling, Illinois vs. McAllen, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in McAllen, Texas is 10.1% more expensive than Sterling, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $55,028 in McAllen, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Sterling, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, McAllen, Texas is more expensive than Sterling, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
83% more expensive in McAllen
than in Sterling, Illinois
Sterling, IL vs. Mcallen, TX
Compared to Sterling, Mcallen is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.1% 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
  0.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  59.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.0% lower
  Commute
  37.3% higher
  Health
  17.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.0% lower