Melissa, Texas vs. Visalia, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Visalia, California is 3.3% cheaper than Melissa, Texas.

You would need a salary of $72,519 in Visalia, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Melissa, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Visalia, California is cheaper than Melissa, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
20% cheaper in Visalia
than in Melissa, Texas
Melissa, TX vs. Visalia, CA
Compared to Melissa, Visalia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.3% 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
  1.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  12.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.0% higher
  Commute
  1.4% higher
  Health
  14.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.2% higher