Carthage, TX Cost of Living


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United States / Texas / No Metro Area / Panola County / Carthage / Zip Codes

Carthage cost of living score
78.9
Less expensive
21.1% lower
than the US average
16.2% lower
than the Texas average
Carthage, Texas gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 78.9, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 21.1% lower than the U.S. average and 16.2% higher than the average for Texas.

Carthage, TX

Housing costs in Carthage?
A typical home costs $170,200, which is 49.7% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 42.8% less expensive than the average Texas home, at $297,600. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Carthage costs $960 per month, which is 32.9% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 33.3% cheaper than the state average of $1,280.

Can I afford Carthage?
To live comfortably in Carthage, Texas, a minimum annual income of $32,760 for a family, and $29,200 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Carthage?
Carthage, TX is an affordable place to live. The median home value in the city is approximately $90,000, which is lower than the state and national averages. Additionally, the cost of living in Carthage is 14 percent lower than the rest of Texas and 8 percent lower than the national average. Residents can find quality housing at a reasonable price, as well as reasonable prices for goods and services like groceries and entertainment. Utilities including electricity and water are also relatively inexpensive compared to other areas. Overall, the cost of living in Carthage is quite favorable when compared to similar cities in the region.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesCarthageTexasUnited States
  78.994.2100.0
  92.993.7100
  103.5100.0100.0
  49.183.5100.0
  $170,200$297,600$338,100
  97.1%99.2%100.0%
  81.4103.3100.0
  70.083.2100.0

   100=National Average

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