Garden City, TX Cost of Living


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Garden City cost of living score
97.7
Less expensive
2.3% lower
than the US average
3.7% higher
than the Texas average
Garden City, Texas gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 97.7, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 2.3% lower than the U.S. average and 3.7% lower than the average for Texas.

Garden City, TX

Housing costs in Garden City?
A typical home costs $218,300, which is 35.4% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 26.6% less expensive than the average Texas home, at $297,600. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Garden City costs $1,230 per month, which is 14.0% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 4.1% cheaper than the state average of $1,280.

Can I afford Garden City?
To live comfortably in Garden City, Texas, a minimum annual income of $41,760 for a family, and $39,200 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Garden City?
Garden City, TX is an affordable place to live, with a cost of living index lower than the national average. Renting a one-bedroom apartment in the city typically costs around $600 per month, while monthly utilities such as electricity and water can cost as low as $80. Groceries are also quite affordable in Garden City, with essentials costing roughly 15% less than the national average. Transportation is also relatively affordable, with bus fares starting at just over $2.00 for local trips and gas prices about 5% lower than the national average. All in all, Garden City provides an attractive cost of living for those looking to move to this part of Texas.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesGarden CityTexasUnited States
  97.794.2100.0
  98.893.7100
  114.3100.0100.0
  90.083.5100.0
  $218,300$297,600$338,100
  101.5%99.2%100.0%
  72.5103.3100.0
  108.383.2100.0

   100=National Average

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