Sweetwater, TX Cost of Living


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Sweetwater cost of living score
69.8
Less expensive
30.2% lower
than the US average
25.9% lower
than the Texas average
Sweetwater, Texas gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 69.8, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 30.2% lower than the U.S. average and 25.9% higher than the average for Texas.

Sweetwater, TX

Housing costs in Sweetwater?
A typical home costs $87,400, which is 74.1% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 70.6% less expensive than the average Texas home, at $297,600. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Sweetwater costs $840 per month, which is 41.3% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 52.4% cheaper than the state average of $1,280.

Can I afford Sweetwater?
To live comfortably in Sweetwater, Texas, a minimum annual income of $16,920 for a family, and $25,600 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Sweetwater?
The cost of living in Sweetwater, TX is relatively low compared to other cities and towns in Texas. The median home value in Sweetwater is $64,900 which is well below the national average. The median household income is around $40,000 and the cost of goods are generally lower than the national average. Utilities such as electricity are also competitively priced making it an ideal place for those looking to save money. The rental market is also very competitive with average prices being much lower than other areas of Texas. All of these factors make Sweetwater an attractive option for those looking for a more affordable lifestyle.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesSweetwaterTexasUnited States
  69.894.2100.0
  8993.7100
  114.3100.0100.0
  24.883.5100.0
  $87,400$297,600$338,100
  102.7%99.2%100.0%
  62.5103.3100.0
  79.083.2100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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I've lived in the area in or around Sweetwater for a number of years, having come from the east coast. Fewer people per square mile than back there for sure is what is  More

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Sweetwater is a simple small city. I like Sweetwater because of its affordability, friendly citizens, no traffic and good climate. The housing costsare very low; for  More

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I would never live there again under any circumstances. Smart aleck punks in the public schools (bullying etc). No jobs, low wages, real redneck mentality, (look down  More

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