Colby, Kansas vs. Melissa, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Melissa, Texas is 43.4% more expensive than Colby, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $104,653 in Melissa, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Colby, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Melissa, Texas is more expensive than Colby, Kansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
197% more expensive in Melissa
than in Colby, Kansas
Colby, KS vs. Melissa, TX
Compared to Colby, Melissa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  43.4% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  6.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  117.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.4% higher
  Commute
  56.3% higher
  Health
  3.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.6% lower