Ballinger, TX Cost of Living


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United States / Texas / No Metro Area / Runnels County / Ballinger / Zip Codes

Ballinger cost of living score
71.9
Less expensive
28.1% lower
than the US average
23.7% lower
than the Texas average
Ballinger, Texas gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 71.9, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 28.1% lower than the U.S. average and 23.7% higher than the average for Texas.

Ballinger, TX

Housing costs in Ballinger?
A typical home costs $98,100, which is 71.0% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 67.0% less expensive than the average Texas home, at $297,600. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Ballinger costs $900 per month, which is 37.1% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 42.2% cheaper than the state average of $1,280.

Can I afford Ballinger?
To live comfortably in Ballinger, Texas, a minimum annual income of $18,720 for a family, and $27,600 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Ballinger?
The cost of living in Ballinger, TX is relatively low compared to other cities in the US. The average cost of housing is around $80,000 and the cost of groceries averages out at about $6 per person. Overall, the cost of living in Ballinger is very affordable with most necessities such as food, utilities, and transportation costing much less than elsewhere. This makes it an attractive place for those looking for a more budget-friendly lifestyle.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesBallingerTexasUnited States
  71.994.2100.0
  90.393.7100
  115.1100.0100.0
  33.983.5100.0
  $98,100$297,600$338,100
  107.3%99.2%100.0%
  66.7103.3100.0
  69.583.2100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Traci · 

This is the most corrupt town I have ever had the misfortune to deal with. The police did unspeakable things to me. They are having serious issues within the city over  More

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Over 14 years ago

The water rating for this town is a joke. Everyone who lives there knows that you do not drink the water! Obviously, the water in this area has never been tested by the  More

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