Melissa, Texas vs. Erie, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Erie, Pennsylvania is 25.2% cheaper than Melissa, Texas.

You would need a salary of $112,146 in Erie, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Melissa, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Erie, Pennsylvania is cheaper than Melissa, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
63% cheaper in Erie
than in Melissa, Texas
Melissa, TX vs. Erie, PA
Compared to Melissa, Erie is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.2% 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
  7.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  72.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.9% lower
  Commute
  11.2% lower
  Health
  10.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.9% higher