Lamar, Missouri vs. Waco, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Waco, Texas is 4.4% more expensive than Lamar, Missouri.

You would need a salary of $30,266 in Waco, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Lamar, Missouri.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Waco, Texas is more expensive than Lamar, Missouri
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
56% more expensive in Waco
than in Lamar, Missouri
Lamar, MO vs. Waco, TX
Compared to Lamar, Waco is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.4% 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
  1.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  16.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.9% lower
  Commute
  0.0% higher
  Health
  9.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.5% lower