Zip 76009 (Alvarado, TX) Cost of Living


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Alvarado cost of living score
100.6
More expensive
0.6% higher
than the US average
6.8% higher
than the Texas average
Alvarado (zip 76009), Texas gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 100.6, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 0.6% higher than the U.S. average and 6.8% higher than the average for Texas.

Zip 76009 (Alvarado, TX)

Housing costs in Alvarado?
A typical home costs $264,200, which is 21.9% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 11.2% less expensive than the average Texas home, at $297,600. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Alvarado costs $1,340 per month, which is 4.7% more than the national average of $1,280 and 14.2% cheaper than the state average of $1,530.

Can I afford Alvarado?
To live comfortably in Alvarado (zip 76009), Texas, a minimum annual income of $50,760 for a family, and $45,600 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Alvarado?
76009 Alvarado, TX has a relatively low cost of living. According to Sperling's Best Places, the cost of living index is 81, which is 19% lower than the US average. Housing prices are also much lower compared to other parts of Texas and the US as a whole. The median home price in 76009 Alvarado is $127,500 compared to $195,000 for the state of Texas and $231,200 nationally. In addition, utilities and transportation costs are both below the national average as well. All in all, 76009 Alvarado is an affordable place to live with plenty of opportunities for those looking for an affordable yet comfortable lifestyle.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesAlvaradoTexasUnited States
  100.694.2100.0
  96.593.7100
  103.6100.0100.0
  79.983.5100.0
  $264,200$297,600$338,100
  101.0%99.2%100.0%
  121.2103.3100.0
  88.783.2100.0

   100=National Average

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