2025 Compare Cities Cost of Living:
Leakey, TX vs Fort Davis, TX

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Is it cheaper to live in Fort Davis or is it cheaper to live in Leakey?
- Fort Davis is 0.4% less expensive than Leakey.

Which city has more affordable housing, Fort Davis or Leakey?
- Fort Davis housing costs are 35.8% less expensive than Leakey housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in Leakey or is Health Care more affordable in Fort Davis.
- Health related expenses are 9.3% more in Fort Davis.
 Leakey, TXFort Davis, TXUnited States
 Overall  Unlock81.4100
 Food & Groceries90.6  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock115.3100
 Housing79.3  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$159,200$338,100
 Utilities102  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock61.3100
 Miscellaneous73.3  Unlock100
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for Leakey    3 Reviews

Over 4 years ago

Has you drive into town you get a feel of how small the town is. With a population of 420 people I began to realize why everyone that i talked to were people that had  More

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Over 15 years ago

If you like a slower pace of life surrounded by God's beautiful handiwork then Leakey will make you happy! I cannot say enough about the natural beauty of the area. It  More

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Frio River, winding and twisty roads, birding, motorcycle mecca of Texas, These things and more are yours to enjoy when you visit the Frio Canyon, exotic ranches,  More

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Reviews for Fort Davis    1 Reviews

Fort Davis community is so sheltered that they really think their way of life is the end-all-be-all to everything. It's either THEIR WAY or NO WAY. They do not  More

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