Maurice, Louisiana vs. Melissa, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Melissa, Texas is 13.4% more expensive than Maurice, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $85,048 in Melissa, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Maurice, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Melissa, Texas is more expensive than Maurice, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
89% more expensive in Melissa
than in Maurice, Louisiana
Maurice, LA vs. Melissa, TX
Compared to Maurice, Melissa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.4% 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
  8.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  78.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.0% higher
  Commute
  12.8% lower
  Health
  13.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.6% lower