Melissa, TX Cost of Living


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How much do I need to live in Melissa, Texas?
$7,050 / month
for a family, 30.6% more expensive than the national average A total of $84,600 for the year for a family.
$6,700 / month
for a single person, 40.5% more expensive than the national average A total of $80,400 for the year for a single person.

Melissa cost of living score
111.7
More expensive
11.7% higher
than the US average
18.6% higher
than the Texas average
Melissa, Texas gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 111.7, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 11.7% higher than the U.S. average and 18.6% higher than the average for Texas.

Melissa, TX

Housing costs in Melissa?
A typical home costs $442,400, which is 30.8% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 48.7% more expensive than the average Texas home, at $297,600. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Melissa costs $2,370 per month, which is 65.7% more than the national average of $1,430 and 46.0% more than the state average of $1,280.

Can I afford Melissa?
To live comfortably in Melissa, Texas, a minimum annual income of $84,600 for a family, and $80,400 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Melissa?
The cost of living in Melissa, TX is relatively low compared to other parts of the state. The median home price is around $235,000 and the median income for a family of four is around $80,000. Additionally, food costs are very reasonable with groceries costing about 8 percent less than the national average. Utilities are also cheaper compared to other states as the average electricity bill comes to around $147 per month. As such, Melissa is an affordable place to live and settle down for those looking for a place with a low cost of living.
   Cost of living score
       Higher than 100 is more expensive than the national average.
       Lower than 100 is less expensive.
     CategoriesMelissaTexasUnited States
    Unlock94.2100.0
  101.3  Unlock100.0
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  126.7  Unlock100.0
    Unlock$297,600$338,100
  103.4  Unlock100.0
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  102.6  Unlock100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
Reviews for Melissa
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I have lived here since 2008. It is a growing bedroom community. The city has a low crime rate and pretty good schools. The primary entertainment is High School sporting  More

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We moved here 2 years ago and have suffered nothing but hell. If you are not a plain, vanilla, ignorant, intolerant person, do not move here!  More

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Over 17 years ago

warm to hot summer. enough cold in winter to make you appreciate  More

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