Odessa, TX Cost of Living


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Odessa cost of living score
84.5
Less expensive
15.5% lower
than the US average
10.3% lower
than the Texas average
Odessa, Texas gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 84.5, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 15.5% lower than the U.S. average and 10.3% higher than the average for Texas.

Odessa, TX

Housing costs in Odessa?
A typical home costs $193,600, which is 42.7% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 34.9% less expensive than the average Texas home, at $297,600. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Odessa costs $1,280 per month, which is 10.5% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and close to the state average of $1,280.

Can I afford Odessa?
To live comfortably in Odessa, Texas, a minimum annual income of $37,080 for a family, and $38,800 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Odessa?
Odessa has an affordable cost of living that falls below the national average. The median home price is approximately $124,000 and renting a one-bedroom apartment will cost you about $743 per month on average. Public transportation is relatively cheap, with bus fare costing only two dollars each way. Utility bills run between $50-$120 depending on usage and type of service used.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesOdessaTexasUnited States
  84.594.2100.0
  93.793.7100
  112.6100.0100.0
  60.183.5100.0
  $193,600$297,600$338,100
  98.3%99.2%100.0%
  83.3103.3100.0
  83.683.2100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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You need to be a friendly person who likes people, isn't afraid to work hard, and have a strength of character that can handle challenges to make it here. Odessa sits on  More

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Over 3 years ago

I think Odessa is a perfect little west Texas town. There is pride in our homes, pride in our community and pride in our kids. No, it's not a fancy place, but you won't  More

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Over 6 years ago

Listen to me!!! Do not move to this place!! I was born in this dump and couldnt wait to leave! if you are anything but caucassion your opertunities are very very  More

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