Lucas, Texas vs. Melissa, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Melissa, Texas is 29.0% cheaper than Lucas, Texas.

You would need a salary of $35,480 in Melissa, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Lucas, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Melissa, Texas is cheaper than Lucas, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
52% cheaper in Melissa
than in Lucas, Texas
Lucas, TX vs. Melissa, TX
Compared to Lucas, Melissa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.0% lower
      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
  0.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  49.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.7% higher
  Commute
  3.6% lower
  Health
  0.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.5% higher

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