Kirksville, Missouri vs. Melissa, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Melissa, Texas is 43.2% more expensive than Kirksville, Missouri.

You would need a salary of $107,375 in Melissa, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Kirksville, Missouri.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Melissa, Texas is more expensive than Kirksville, Missouri
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
235% more expensive in Melissa
than in Kirksville, Missouri
Kirksville, MO vs. Melissa, TX
Compared to Kirksville, Melissa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  43.2% 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
  6.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  133.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.2% higher
  Commute
  45.5% higher
  Health
  17.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.0% lower