Cost of Living Calculator - Mercedes, Texas vs College Station, Texas


The cost of living in College Station, Texas is 21.9% more expensive than Mercedes, Texas.

You would need a salary of $60,950 in College Station, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Mercedes, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, College Station, Texas is more expensive than Mercedes, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
202% more expensive in College Station
than in Mercedes, Texas
Mercedes, TX vs College Station, TX
Compared to Mercedes, College Station is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.9% 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
  9.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  219.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.9% higher
  Commute
  20.8% lower
  Health
  3.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.7% higher

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