Calculator & Cost of living

Financial tools.

Check out our calculators, to see where you are at financially. You might be closer to your goal, than you think! Still doubtful after the results....click the button. We're here to help reach your real estate journey!

Please use the calculators below to simulate options, but please note the calculated results are intended for illustrative purposes only and accuracy is not guaranteed. The default figures shown are hypothetical and may not be applicable to your individual situation.

Calculate Your RGV Buying Power

Quickly estimate how much you could save every month by relocating to the Rio Grande Valley.

RGV Relocation Savings Estimator

Enter your current monthly expenses to estimate your buying power in the Rio Grande Valley.

What is included in the cost of living?

Your overall cost of living in the Rio Grande Valley is driven by three major buckets:

Housing Costs

The largest monthly bill for most consumers. Property prices and property taxes in the RGV allow you to get significantly more square footage for your dollar compared to major metros.

Transportation

Spend less time in gridlock and less money at the pump. The RGV offers quick commutes between McAllen, Harlingen, and Brownsville without the massive toll-road fees.

Food & Entertainment

From weekly grocery runs to authentic local dining and weekend trips to South Padre Island, everyday living and entertainment are incredibly budget-friendly.

Cost of Living FAQs

Straightforward answers to the most common questions about budgeting for life in the Rio Grande Valley.

How much of my salary should go toward the cost of living?

Financial experts recommend the 50/30/20 system: 50% of your income goes toward necessities (like your mortgage), 30% toward nonessential wants, and 20% to savings and paying down debt. The RGV's affordability makes hitting these numbers much easier.

How does inflation affect the cost of living?

Inflation impacts everyday goods like groceries and energy. Moving to an area with a structurally lower baseline cost of living, like the Valley, helps buffer your bank account against national inflation trends.

Homebuyer consulting with local mortgage expert in the Rio Grande Valley.

RGV HOMEOWNERSHIP SUPPORT

Stop Renting. Start Owning in the Valley.

Let us help you, whether you are relocating or a current resident, navigate loan programs to find the perfect home in the RGV.

Jorge J Alanis | Mortgage Lender

Serving Brownsville, Harlingen, McAllen

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Política de Privacidad / Términos y Condiciones

Impulsado por Willow Bend Mortgage Company, LLC, NMLS #117371. Equal Housing Lender. Todos los préstamos están sujetos a aprobación de crédito. Aplican términos y condiciones.

Jorge J Alanis, Mortgage Loan Originator / Mortgage Lender NMLS #2523742, ayuda a compradores locales y personas que se mudan a Brownsville, Harlingen, McAllen y todo el Valle del Río Grande con financiamiento de vivienda, guía, planes de crédito, programas para compradores de primera casa y opciones hipotecarias de bajo enganche.