West, TX Cost of Living


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West cost of living score
83.4
Less expensive
16.6% lower
than the US average
11.5% lower
than the Texas average
West, Texas gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 83.4, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 16.6% lower than the U.S. average and 11.5% higher than the average for Texas.

West, TX

Housing costs in West?
A typical home costs $194,200, which is 42.6% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 34.7% less expensive than the average Texas home, at $297,600. Renting a two-bedroom unit in West costs $970 per month, which is 32.2% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 32.0% cheaper than the state average of $1,280.

Can I afford West?
To live comfortably in West, Texas, a minimum annual income of $37,080 for a family, and $30,400 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about West?
The cost of living in West, TX is quite reasonable compared to other areas in Texas and the United States. In terms of housing, the median home value in West is around $98,000 which is well below the national average of $184,700. Additionally, utilities such as electricity and gas are cheaper than many other states and cities. Groceries are also relatively inexpensive with prices that are generally lower than the national average. Overall, West's cost of living makes it an attractive location for those looking for a budget-friendly place to live.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesWestTexasUnited States
  83.494.2100.0
  92.193.7100
  101.0100.0100.0
  52.183.5100.0
  $194,200$297,600$338,100
  96.9%99.2%100.0%
  77.1103.3100.0
  91.383.2100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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