Cost of Living Calculator - Melissa, Texas vs De Kalb, Texas


The cost of living in De Kalb, Texas is 28.5% cheaper than Melissa, Texas.

You would need a salary of $35,728 in De Kalb, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Melissa, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, De Kalb, Texas is cheaper than Melissa, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
67% cheaper in De Kalb
than in Melissa, Texas
Melissa, TX vs De Kalb, TX
Compared to Melissa, De Kalb is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.5% lower
      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
  12.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  70.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.8% lower
  Commute
  21.6% lower
  Health
  12.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.8% higher

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