Cost of Living Calculator - Merkel, Texas vs Fort Stockton, Texas


The cost of living in Fort Stockton, Texas is 2.1% cheaper than Merkel, Texas.

You would need a salary of $48,938 in Fort Stockton, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Merkel, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Stockton, Texas is cheaper than Merkel, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
0% cheaper in Fort Stockton
than in Merkel, Texas
Merkel, TX vs Fort Stockton, TX
Compared to Merkel, Fort Stockton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.1% 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
  0.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  7.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.2% higher
  Commute
  12.7% lower
  Health
  1.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.2% lower

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