Allen, TX Cost of Living


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How much do I need to live in Allen, Texas?
$7,920 / month
for a family, 46.7% more expensive than the national average A total of $95,040 for the year for a family.
$5,467 / month
for a single person, 14.7% more expensive than the national average A total of $65,600 for the year for a single person.

Allen cost of living score
111.7
More expensive
11.7% higher
than the US average
18.6% higher
than the Texas average
Allen, Texas gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 111.7, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 11.7% higher than the U.S. average and 18.6% higher than the average for Texas.

Allen, TX

Housing costs in Allen?
A typical home costs $496,700, which is 46.9% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 66.9% more expensive than the average Texas home, at $297,600. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Allen costs $1,930 per month, which is 35.0% more than the national average of $1,430 and 33.7% more than the state average of $1,280.

Can I afford Allen?
To live comfortably in Allen, Texas, a minimum annual income of $95,040 for a family, and $65,600 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Allen?
Allen provides residents great value for cost-effective living located somewhere within Texas' Collin County consisting of median housing values ranging from the mid-$200s onwards and rental prices typically hovering close by at between $1,050 - 1,300 respectively - both easily cheaper compared to nearby towns such as Plano or Richardson that are situated a bit deeper eastward. Groceries similarly stay slightly above US averages due largely to local taxes & regulations while sales tax rests steadfastly at 8%.
   Cost of living score
       Higher than 100 is more expensive than the national average.
       Lower than 100 is less expensive.
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  100.2  Unlock100.0
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   100=National Average

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Over 8 years ago

Originally from Dallas, we moved to Allen 2013. We love the schools, my kids are getting a great education. My daughter was tested in the gifted program as soon as we  More

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Over 8 years ago

Allen is quite possibly the best city I've ever had the privilege of visiting. Everyone you meet is courteous, helpful, and respectable. The town fully supports one  More

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Over 9 years ago

We are planning a move to Allen, Texas and would like to know how many months out of the year are warm enough to swim? Getting ready to make an offer on a home and  More

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