Rockport, TX Cost of Living


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Rockport cost of living score
89.2
Less expensive
10.8% lower
than the US average
5.3% lower
than the Texas average
Rockport, Texas gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 89.2, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 10.8% lower than the U.S. average and 5.3% higher than the average for Texas.

Rockport, TX

Housing costs in Rockport?
A typical home costs $307,400, which is 9.1% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 3.3% more expensive than the average Texas home, at $297,600. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Rockport costs $800 per month, which is 44.1% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 60.0% cheaper than the state average of $1,280.

Can I afford Rockport?
To live comfortably in Rockport, Texas, a minimum annual income of $59,040 for a family, and $28,000 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Rockport?
Rockport, TX is an affordable place to live with a cost of living that is 12% lower than the national average. The median home price in Rockport is $153,000, making it an ideal location for those looking to purchase property at a reasonable rate. Renters can also find decent deals in the area with the median rent coming in at $900 per month. Additionally, goods and services typically cost less in Rockport than many other locations, helping to keep the overall cost of living quite manageable for residents.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesRockportTexasUnited States
  89.294.2100.0
  98.493.7100
  105.4100.0100.0
  82.383.5100.0
  $307,400$297,600$338,100
  95.2%99.2%100.0%
  75.6103.3100.0
  95.683.2100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Over 9 years ago

Get away from the noisy, crowded beaches of the north Gulf Coast and come to Rockport! The small, seaside arts community is friendly and affordable, with one of the top  More

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Do you think that Texas is just ranches and desert? Think again. Texas has some of the best waterfront properties in the US. From rivers, to lakes, to the gulf coast,  More

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Over 14 years ago

Move here only if you have a job waiting, or are retired with a Good income stream. I you move here expect a low paying job (if you can find one). Starting in 2010  More

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