Texarkana, TX Cost of Living


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Texarkana cost of living score
76.9
Less expensive
23.1% lower
than the US average
18.4% lower
than the Texas average
Texarkana, Texas gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 76.9, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 23.1% lower than the U.S. average and 18.4% higher than the average for Texas.

Texarkana, TX

Housing costs in Texarkana?
A typical home costs $167,100, which is 50.6% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 43.9% less expensive than the average Texas home, at $297,600. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Texarkana costs $960 per month, which is 32.9% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 33.3% cheaper than the state average of $1,280.

Can I afford Texarkana?
To live comfortably in Texarkana, Texas, a minimum annual income of $32,040 for a family, and $30,400 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Texarkana?
Texarkana, TX has a relatively affordable cost of living when compared to other cities in Texas. The average rent for an apartment in the city is around $800 per month, which is about 14% lower than the state average. Additionally, utilities are similarly generally cheaper than the state average, and groceries, healthcare, and transportation costs are all reasonably priced. All of this adds up to provide residents with an overall affordable cost of living that contributes to Texarkana's desirability as a place to live.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesTexarkanaTexasUnited States
  76.994.2100.0
  91.393.7100
  113.1100.0100.0
  47.183.5100.0
  $167,100$297,600$338,100
  98.2%99.2%100.0%
  68.2103.3100.0
  91.383.2100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Texarkana, Texas is the main powerhouse of the wider Texarkana-Tex/Ark Metro Area (if you can call it that). This is a good small city which has all the amenities for a  More

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As a life long resident of Texarkana, I've always felt a sense of pride for my city. However, I recently had an eye opening experience. After the company I worked for  More

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Over 10 years ago

Very slow paced. Not a lot in the way of entertainment or  More

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