Vista, California vs. McAllen, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in McAllen, Texas is 46.5% cheaper than Vista, California.

You would need a salary of $40,095 in McAllen, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Vista, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, McAllen, Texas is cheaper than Vista, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
74% cheaper in McAllen
than in Vista, California
Vista, CA vs. Mcallen, TX
Compared to Vista, Mcallen is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  46.5% 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
  14.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  75.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.2% lower
  Commute
  28.7% lower
  Health
  9.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  20.2% lower