Princeton, Texas vs. Melissa, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Melissa, Texas is 8.5% more expensive than Princeton, Texas.

You would need a salary of $54,256 in Melissa, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Princeton, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Melissa, Texas is more expensive than Princeton, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
26% more expensive in Melissa
than in Princeton, Texas
Princeton, TX vs. Melissa, TX
Compared to Princeton, Melissa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.5% 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
  2.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  25.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.8% lower
  Commute
  3.7% lower
  Health
  0.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.4% lower