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
McAllen
Texas
Wins
11/12
Median Home
$232k
Jobs
+3.8%
City B
Billings
Montana
Wins
1/12
Median Home
$378k
Jobs
+2.1%
Home price
+63%
Billings vs McAllen
Job growth
-1.7pp
Billings vs McAllen
Schools
-0.7
Billings vs McAllen
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Detailed comparison
McAllen Billings
Costs
3–0McAllen
Win$232k
Median Home Price
$378k
BillingsMcAllen
Win$1,100/mo
Median Rent
$1,500/mo
BillingsMcAllen
Win83
Cost Index
95
BillingsQuality of Life
4–1McAllen
Win7.4/10
Schools
6.7/10
BillingsMcAllen
Win7.2/10
Safety
6.9/10
BillingsMcAllen
38
Walk Score
44 Win
BillingsMcAllen
Win42
Bike Score
40
BillingsMcAllen
Win20
Transit Score
18
BillingsOpportunity
2–0McAllen
Win3.8%
Job Growth
2.1%
BillingsMcAllen
Win7.1/10
Nabelly Score
7/10
BillingsDemographics
2–0McAllen
Win143,268
Population
117,116
BillingsMcAllen
Win52
Area (sq mi)
44
BillingsLifestyle 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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