Cost of Living Calculator - Melissa, Texas vs Gulfport, Mississippi


The cost of living in Gulfport, Mississippi is 23.8% cheaper than Melissa, Texas.

You would need a salary of $38,092 in Gulfport, Mississippi to maintain the standard of living you have in Melissa, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Gulfport, Mississippi is cheaper than Melissa, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
60% cheaper in Gulfport
than in Melissa, Texas
Melissa, TX vs Gulfport, MS
Compared to Melissa, Gulfport is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.8% 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
  6.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  59.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.0% lower
  Commute
  6.9% lower
  Health
  0.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.0% higher

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