Sugar Land, Texas vs. Melissa, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Melissa, Texas is 6.6% cheaper than Sugar Land, Texas.

You would need a salary of $46,690 in Melissa, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Sugar Land, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Melissa, Texas is cheaper than Sugar Land, Texas
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
23% cheaper in Melissa
than in Sugar Land, Texas
Sugar Land, TX vs. Melissa, TX
Compared to Sugar Land, Melissa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.6% 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
  1.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  8.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.4% higher
  Commute
  23.3% lower
  Health
  3.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.8% lower

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