Merkel, Texas vs. Calhoun, Georgia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Calhoun, Georgia is 1.9% cheaper than Merkel, Texas.

You would need a salary of $49,062 in Calhoun, Georgia to maintain the standard of living you have in Merkel, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Calhoun, Georgia is cheaper than Merkel, Texas
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
35% cheaper in Calhoun
than in Merkel, Texas
Merkel, TX vs. Calhoun, GA
Compared to Merkel, Calhoun is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.9% 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
  4.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  54.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.7% lower
  Commute
  15.6% lower
  Health
  11.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.5% lower

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