Valparaiso, Indiana vs. McAllen, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in McAllen, Texas is 21.8% cheaper than Valparaiso, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $109,444 in McAllen, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Valparaiso, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, McAllen, Texas is cheaper than Valparaiso, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
32% cheaper in McAllen
than in Valparaiso, Indiana
Valparaiso, IN vs. Mcallen, TX
Compared to Valparaiso, Mcallen is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.8% 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
  4.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  40.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.5% lower
  Commute
  22.7% lower
  Health
  8.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.7% lower