Compare Cities
Two cities. One clear winner.
Search any two US cities. Compare 12 metrics side-by-side. Shareable results.
City A
City B
City A
Billings
Montana
Wins
1/12
Median Home
$378k
Jobs
+2.1%
City B
McAllen
Texas
Wins
11/12
Median Home
$232k
Jobs
+3.8%
Home price
-39%
McAllen vs Billings
Job growth
+1.7pp
McAllen vs Billings
Schools
+0.7
McAllen vs Billings
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Detailed comparison
Billings McAllen
Costs
0–3Billings
$378k
Median Home Price
$232k Win
McAllenBillings
$1,500/mo
Median Rent
$1,100/mo Win
McAllenBillings
95
Cost Index
83 Win
McAllenQuality of Life
1–4Billings
6.7/10
Schools
7.4/10 Win
McAllenBillings
6.9/10
Safety
7.2/10 Win
McAllenBillings
Win44
Walk Score
38
McAllenBillings
40
Bike Score
42 Win
McAllenBillings
18
Transit Score
20 Win
McAllenOpportunity
0–2Billings
2.1%
Job Growth
3.8% Win
McAllenBillings
7/10
Nabelly Score
7.1/10 Win
McAllenDemographics
0–2Billings
117,116
Population
143,268 Win
McAllenBillings
44
Area (sq mi)
52 Win
McAllenLifestyle radar
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The verdict
McAllen, TX wins 11 of 12 metrics.
Based on cost, quality of life, opportunity and demographics. Explore the full city profile for schools, neighborhoods, real estate and more.
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