Melissa, Texas vs. Lawton, Oklahoma

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lawton, Oklahoma is 29.8% cheaper than Melissa, Texas.

You would need a salary of $35,113 in Lawton, Oklahoma to maintain the standard of living you have in Melissa, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lawton, Oklahoma is cheaper than Melissa, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
72% cheaper in Lawton
than in Melissa, Texas
Melissa, TX vs. Lawton, OK
Compared to Melissa, Lawton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.8% 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
  11.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  66.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.7% lower
  Commute
  22.5% lower
  Health
  16.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.3% higher