Brenham, TX Cost of Living


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Brenham cost of living score
88.9
Less expensive
11.1% lower
than the US average
5.6% lower
than the Texas average
Brenham, Texas gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 88.9, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 11.1% lower than the U.S. average and 5.6% higher than the average for Texas.

Brenham, TX

Housing costs in Brenham?
A typical home costs $306,600, which is 9.3% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 3.0% more expensive than the average Texas home, at $297,600. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Brenham costs $1,010 per month, which is 29.4% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 26.7% cheaper than the state average of $1,280.

Can I afford Brenham?
To live comfortably in Brenham, Texas, a minimum annual income of $58,680 for a family, and $35,600 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Brenham?
The cost of living in Brenham, TX is quite reasonable. According to Sperling's Best Places, the overall cost of living index for the city is about 90.2, which is 10.8% lower than the national average. The median home value in Brenham is approximately $146,400 with rental costs about $794 per month on average. Grocery prices are also below the national average by approximately 5%, making it an affordable place to live. In addition, people enjoy low taxes as well as a large selection of restaurants, shops and entertainment venues at budget-friendly prices.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesBrenhamTexasUnited States
  88.994.2100.0
  97.293.7100
  98.5100.0100.0
  82.883.5100.0
  $306,600$297,600$338,100
  98.3%99.2%100.0%
  61.9103.3100.0
  98.683.2100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Brenham is a typical town of it's size in Texas. The folks are friendly, but like anyplace else, it helps to have a group like a church, VFW, etc to introduce you to  More

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Was amazed at how many of the locals greeted us warmly each time we visited, though no one knew  More

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They have vets that will kill your cats at point blank range. See national news and social media sites. The ice cream will kill you with some deadly bacteria. Again  More

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