Cities Similar to McAllen, TX
The top 10 most similar cities based on cost of living, home prices, rent, population, and region.
Cities similar to McAllen, TX
1. Abilene, TX
129,043 people · Southwest
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$195K
Rent estimate
$1,010/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →2. Pasadena, TX
146,716 people · Southwest
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$203K
Rent estimate
$1,160/mo
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Compare →3. Brownsville, TX
190,158 people · Southwest
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$184K
Rent estimate
$870/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →4. Wichita Falls, TX
102,691 people · Southwest
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$180K
Rent estimate
$910/mo
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Compare →5. Amarillo, TX
202,408 people · Southwest
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$165K
Rent estimate
$950/mo
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Compare →6. Temple, TX
93,095 people · Southwest
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$187K
Rent estimate
$1,100/mo
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Compare →7. Norman, OK
130,046 people · Southwest
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$236K
Rent estimate
$1,050/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →8. Waco, TX
144,816 people · Southwest
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$241K
Rent estimate
$1,000/mo
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Compare →9. Laredo, TX
255,205 people · Southwest
COL Index
81.0
Home value
$187K
Rent estimate
$970/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →10. Beaumont, TX
112,193 people · Southwest
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$157K
Rent estimate
$895/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →How We Find Cities Similar to McAllen
We compare saved cost indexes (30% of the score), home values (20%), rent estimates (15%), population (15%) and region (20%). Financial differences are measured relative to the two cities, and population uses a logarithmic scale. Rent estimates prefer city ZIP data when available.
A match needs at least two financial factors available for both cities. Missing factors reduce the score instead of counting as matches. Each card lists the factors actually compared. Scores are a ranking aid, not a percentage probability, a measure of data accuracy, or a promise of a similar lifestyle. Climate, schools, jobs and your personal budget are not part of this score.
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