Mesquite, Texas vs. Rusk, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Rusk, Texas is 27.2% cheaper than Mesquite, Texas.

You would need a salary of $36,401 in Rusk, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Mesquite, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rusk, Texas is cheaper than Mesquite, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
50% cheaper in Rusk
than in Mesquite, Texas
Mesquite, TX vs. Rusk, TX
Compared to Mesquite, Rusk is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.2% 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
  7.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  57.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.1% higher
  Commute
  37.0% lower
  Health
  5.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.5% lower