Big Spring, TX Cost of Living


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Big Spring cost of living score
75.4
Less expensive
24.6% lower
than the US average
20.0% lower
than the Texas average
Big Spring, Texas gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 75.4, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 24.6% lower than the U.S. average and 20.0% higher than the average for Texas.

Big Spring, TX

Housing costs in Big Spring?
A typical home costs $122,900, which is 63.6% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 58.7% less expensive than the average Texas home, at $297,600. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Big Spring costs $1,080 per month, which is 24.5% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 18.5% cheaper than the state average of $1,280.

Can I afford Big Spring?
To live comfortably in Big Spring, Texas, a minimum annual income of $23,400 for a family, and $35,600 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Big Spring?
Big Spring, TX is considered to be an affordable place to live with a relatively low cost of living. According to the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER), Big Spring's overall cost of living index in 2019 was 86.7, which is 14.3% lower than the national average. Housing costs in particular are quite reasonable, with median gross rent estimated at just $848 per month in 2017, according to the US Census Bureau. In addition, goods and services such as groceries, transportation costs, and healthcare expenses are all generally lower than the national average. All of these factors make Big Spring an ideal location for those looking for an affordable yet comfortable place to call home.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesBig SpringTexasUnited States
  75.494.2100.0
  90.193.7100
  113.5100.0100.0
  41.283.5100.0
  $122,900$297,600$338,100
  100.2%99.2%100.0%
  68.4103.3100.0
  78.483.2100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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I lived in Big Spring for a few years.i loved it.Being from the East it was an adventure. Cactus,roadrunners,rodeos,rattlesnake roundup.cattle,possum kingdom lake.I  More

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Over 7 years ago

We picked Big Spring over Midland because of the rolling hills and nature. True there isn't a lot to do here except hike or run the mountain. There is a small movie  More

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Over 15 years ago

One of the worse places to live in the United States. Ranks in the top 17 Texas cities with the highest property taxes. Ranks at the extreme low end of education  More

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