Cost of Living Calculator - Melissa, Texas vs Florence, Alabama


The cost of living in Florence, Alabama is 25.0% cheaper than Melissa, Texas.

You would need a salary of $56,298 in Florence, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Melissa, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Florence, Alabama is cheaper than Melissa, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
60% cheaper in Florence
than in Melissa, Texas
Melissa, TX vs Florence, AL
Compared to Melissa, Florence is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.0% 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
  8.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  59.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.9% lower
  Commute
  16.8% lower
  Health
  16.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.7% higher

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