Cost of Living Calculator - Matador, Texas vs Merkel, Texas


The cost of living in Merkel, Texas is 13.3% more expensive than Matador, Texas.

You would need a salary of $122,403 in Merkel, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Matador, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Merkel, Texas is more expensive than Matador, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
63% more expensive in Merkel
than in Matador, Texas
Matador, TX vs Merkel, TX
Compared to Matador, Merkel is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.3% 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% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  17.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.2% lower
  Commute
  25.8% higher
  Health
  2.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.4% higher

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