Bowling Green, Kentucky vs. Melissa, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Melissa, Texas is 25.1% more expensive than Bowling Green, Kentucky.

You would need a salary of $162,577 in Melissa, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Bowling Green, Kentucky.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Melissa, Texas is more expensive than Bowling Green, Kentucky
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
88% more expensive in Melissa
than in Bowling Green, Kentucky
Bowling Green, KY vs. Melissa, TX
Compared to Bowling Green, Melissa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.1% 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
  4.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  53.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.6% higher
  Commute
  19.7% higher
  Health
  12.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.6% lower