Cost of Living Calculator - Melissa, Texas vs Shoreline, Washington


The cost of living in Shoreline, Washington is 50.2% more expensive than Melissa, Texas.

You would need a salary of $75,095 in Shoreline, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Melissa, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Shoreline, Washington is more expensive than Melissa, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
70% more expensive in Shoreline
than in Melissa, Texas
Melissa, TX vs Shoreline, WA
Compared to Melissa, Shoreline is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  50.2% 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
  5.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  106.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  32.9% lower
  Commute
  53.4% higher
  Health
  12.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  30.4% higher

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