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COL Index78100 = US avg
1BR Rent$950/mo
Walk Score26/100
State Income TaxNone
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McAllen at a glance
78
COL index
100 = US avg
$950
1BR rent
per month
$185K
Home price
median
None
State tax
income
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COL data: Numbeo, Zillow, BLS · Walk scores: Walk Score® · Q1 2026 · For general guidance only