Lavon, Texas vs. Melissa, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Melissa, Texas is 2.8% more expensive than Lavon, Texas.

You would need a salary of $51,409 in Melissa, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Lavon, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Melissa, Texas is more expensive than Lavon, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
21% more expensive in Melissa
than in Lavon, Texas
Lavon, TX vs. Melissa, TX
Compared to Lavon, Melissa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.8% 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
  1.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  7.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.6% higher
  Commute
  15.7% lower
  Health
  0.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.3% lower