HEAD TO HEAD
Dallas vs McAllen
McAllen leads Dallas on 3 of 5 factors — but the right pick depends on your priorities.
Dallas, TX
wins 2 of 5 factors
McAllen, TX
wins 3 of 5 factors
Match scores, side by side
| Factor | Dallas | McAllen |
|---|---|---|
| Affordable to buy | 83 | 94 ◆ |
| Affordable to rent | 70 | 90 ◆ |
| Climate comfort | 90 ◆ | 87 |
| Plenty of sunshine | 63 | 74 ◆ |
| Big-city amenities | 99 ◆ | 84 |
By the numbers
| Figure | Dallas | McAllen |
|---|---|---|
| Typical home value | $367K | $194K |
| Typical rent | $1,678/mo | $1,128/mo |
| Average temperature | 18.6°C | 24.2°C |
| Sunshine (solar energy) | 4.71 kWh/m²/day | 5.07 kWh/m²/day |
| Metro size rank (US) | #4 | #67 |
Home & rent Zillow, May 2026 · climate & sunshine NASA POWER climatology. Scores are normalised 0–100 across all metros; higher is better. A research aid, not advice.