Alma, TX Cost of Living


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Alma cost of living score
104.4
More expensive
4.4% higher
than the US average
10.8% higher
than the Texas average
Alma, Texas gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 104.4, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 4.4% higher than the U.S. average and 10.8% higher than the average for Texas.

Alma, TX

Housing costs in Alma?
A typical home costs $334,600, which is 1.0% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 12.4% more expensive than the average Texas home, at $297,600. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Alma costs $1,240 per month, which is 13.3% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 3.2% cheaper than the state average of $1,280.

Can I afford Alma?
To live comfortably in Alma, Texas, a minimum annual income of $64,080 for a family, and $42,000 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Alma?
The cost of living in Alma, TX is relatively low compared to other cities in the United States. Housing costs are particularly low, with an average home costing only $84,600. This is significantly lower than the national median home price of $231,200. Additionally, food and transportation costs are among the lowest in the nation. Groceries can be purchased for cheaper prices due to the abundance of local farms and farmers’ markets. Transportation is also affordable since most residents rely on their own vehicles for transportation needs. All these factors combine to make Alma a great place to live with a much lower cost of living than many other parts of the country.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesAlmaTexasUnited States
  104.494.2100.0
  9693.7100
  102.6100.0100.0
  97.083.5100.0
  $334,600$297,600$338,100
  108.6%99.2%100.0%
  118.2103.3100.0
  99.983.2100.0

   100=National Average

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