Allen, Texas 

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Cost of Living in Allen, Texas

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%.

Our cost of living indices are based on a US average of 100. An amount below 100 means Allen is cheaper than the US average. A cost of living index above 100 means Allen, Texas is more expensive.

Allen cost of living is 108.2

COST OF LIVINGAllenTexasUSA
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100=National Average
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    Reviews for Allen    14 Reviews
    We love Allen - 12/13/2017
    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... Read More

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    Tim Lawrence - 11/26/2017
    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... Read More

    Climate advice - 4/29/2016
    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... Read More


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    ZIP CODES IN ALLEN, TEXAS
    75002 75013

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