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Compare McAllen with similar cities across cost of living, safety, and quality of life metrics.
| Metric | McAllen United States | Cabo San Lucas Mexico | San Miguel de Allende Mexico | San José Costa Rica | Punta Cana Dominican Republic | Playford Australia | Bodrum Turkey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match Score | Reference | 101.06% | 100.04% | 99.81% | 98.58% | 98.48% | 98.37% |
| Cost of Living | |||||||
| Total Monthly Cost | $2315 | $1895 | $1522 | $1448 | $2188 | $2625 | $1607 |
| Rent (1-Bed Center) | $920.00 | $900.00 | $780.00 | $600.00 | $850.00 | $990.00 | $820.00 |
| Meal (Inexpensive) | $12.00 | $10.00 | $7.50 | $7.00 | $8.00 | $14.00 | $6.50 |
| Coffee (Cappuccino) | $3.25 | $2.50 | $2.75 | $2.20 | $2.75 | $3.10 | $2.80 |
| Safety & Society | |||||||
| General Safety | 58 | 58 | 60 | 60 | 55 | 60 | 67 |
| Female Safety | 60 | 60 | 65 | 60 | 52 | 63 | 58 |
| LGBTQ+ Safety | 65 | 65 | 60 | 65 | 45 | 72 | 45 |
| Quality & Infrastructure | |||||||
| Internet Speed | 28 Mbps | 106 Mbps | 104 Mbps | 72 Mbps | 30 Mbps | N/A | N/A |
| Walkability | 0/100 | 0/100 | 0/100 | 0/100 | 0/100 | 0/100 | 0/100 |
| Healthcare | 65 | 55 | 65 | 70 | 52 | 82 | 77 |
| English Proficiency | 97 | 50 | 55 | 55 | 39 | 98 | 55 |
| Population | 0.14M | 0.20M | 0.16M | 0.34M | 0.14M | 0.10M | 0.17M |
| Avg Temp | 24.20°C | 24.40°C | 16.80°C | 23.50°C | 27.20°C | 16.60°C | 19.60°C |
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