Caldwell, TX Cost of Living


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Caldwell cost of living score
84
Less expensive
16.0% lower
than the US average
10.8% lower
than the Texas average
Caldwell, Texas gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 84, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 16.0% lower than the U.S. average and 10.8% higher than the average for Texas.

Caldwell, TX

Housing costs in Caldwell?
A typical home costs $229,400, which is 32.2% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 22.9% less expensive than the average Texas home, at $297,600. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Caldwell costs $890 per month, which is 37.8% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 43.8% cheaper than the state average of $1,280.

Can I afford Caldwell?
To live comfortably in Caldwell, Texas, a minimum annual income of $43,920 for a family, and $31,200 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Caldwell?
Caldwell, TX is a small city located in Central Texas. The cost of living in this area is quite reasonable compared to the national average and other areas of the state. Groceries, housing, utilities, health care, and transportation all come in at lower than the national average. The median home price in Caldwell is $113,900, much lower than other cities nearby such as College Station or Waco. Additionally, the low property tax rates make it more attractive for potential homeowners. All-in-all, Caldwell offers an affordable cost of living for those looking for an escape from higher costs areas in Texas.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesCaldwellTexasUnited States
  84.094.2100.0
  9393.7100
  105.1100.0100.0
  63.583.5100.0
  $229,400$297,600$338,100
  99.3%99.2%100.0%
  79.7103.3100.0
  80.083.2100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Over 13 years ago

The oil industry job opportunities has increased dramatically in the 77836 area over the last year(2010) and continues to grow in 2011. Over 400 oil industry related  More

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There are plenty of job opportunities in Caldwell. The problem with national demographic sites is that they don't have a clue of whats happening on the ground they  More

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Over 15 years ago

I have Lived in caldwell texas for most of my life and love it there but latley we have been having problems with the police department thinking that caldwell is their  More

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