Tucson, Arizona vs. Melissa, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Melissa, Texas is 10.6% more expensive than Tucson, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $82,915 in Melissa, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Tucson, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Melissa, Texas is more expensive than Tucson, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
45% more expensive in Melissa
than in Tucson, Arizona
Tucson, AZ vs. Melissa, TX
Compared to Tucson, Melissa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.6% 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)
  49.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.0% higher
  Commute
  3.7% lower
  Health
  18.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.4% lower