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McAllen vs Beaumont
McAllen and Beaumont
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Assumed income $83,730, same in both cities. Example, until you change it.
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So you know: homicide deaths in Beaumont are above the US rate in this release, 10.5 versus 6.5 per 100,000. CDC via County Health Rankings, CDC NVSS 2017–2023 (CHR 2025 release).
Why people look at McAllen to Beaumont
In 2022-2023, 37 households filed a move from McAllen to Beaumont (about 92 people, average adjusted gross income $49,595). 45 households went the other way. Source: IRS migration.
A one-bedroom asking rent is about $863 in McAllen and $949 in Beaumont. McAllen has no state tax on wages. Beaumont has no state tax on wages. Local pay in Beaumont is 92% of the national level for the same work, against 80% in McAllen.
Beaumont averages 223 sunny days, with July highs around 91°F and January nights around 47°F. McAllen is 237 sunny days, 97°F in July, 55°F in January. Commutes average 23 minutes in Beaumont and 23 in McAllen.
These figures are projections built from available public data. Conditions change, and the numbers may not reflect current prices, taxes, or immigration rules. Check official sources before you make decisions.
Who already made this move
In 2022-2023, 37 households moved McAllen → Beaumont (about 92 people, average AGI $49,595). 45 households went the other way.
Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration. Not a moving company; not a recommendation.
The monthly number is take-home pay minus rent and the other bills. The gap between McAllen and Beaumont changes with the job, remote or local pay, and bedrooms. How we figure this.
What the move itself costs
About 421 road miles, 1 bedroom. Typical ranges, not quotes.
- Full-service mover
- $2,000–$3,750
- Container or pod
- $1,350–$2,550
- Rent a truck
- $600–$1,150
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Questions
Is Beaumont cheaper than McAllen after tax and rent?
No. Beaumont leaves about $124 less a month, so the cost of living is higher there for this household. A one-bedroom is about $863 in McAllen and $949 in Beaumont.
Does Beaumont have state income tax?
Beaumont is in Texas, which has no state income tax.
Did people actually move from McAllen to Beaumont?
Yes, when the IRS published that flow. The count and their average income are on this page. Leftover prices the same household in both cities.