Melissa, Texas vs. Washington, District of Columbia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Washington, District of Columbia is 42.3% more expensive than Melissa, Texas.

You would need a salary of $71,172 in Washington, District of Columbia to maintain the standard of living you have in Melissa, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Washington, District of Columbia is more expensive than Melissa, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
45% more expensive in Washington
than in Melissa, Texas
Melissa, TX vs. Washington, DC
Compared to Melissa, Washington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  42.3% 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
  12.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  101.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.5% higher
  Commute
  45.5% higher
  Health
  5.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.5% higher