Cost of Living Calculator - Melissa, Texas vs Del Mar, California


The cost of living in Del Mar, California is 262.5% more expensive than Melissa, Texas.

You would need a salary of $398,786 in Del Mar, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Melissa, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Del Mar, California is more expensive than Melissa, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
671% more expensive in Del Mar
than in Melissa, Texas
Melissa, TX vs Del Mar, CA
Compared to Melissa, Del Mar is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  262.5% 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
  19.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  792.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.5% higher
  Commute
  32.3% higher
  Health
  11.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.1% higher

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