Dickinson, TX Cost of Living


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Dickinson cost of living score
95.8
Less expensive
4.2% lower
than the US average
1.7% higher
than the Texas average
Dickinson, Texas gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 95.8, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 4.2% lower than the U.S. average and 1.7% lower than the average for Texas.

Dickinson, TX

Housing costs in Dickinson?
A typical home costs $256,500, which is 24.1% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 13.8% less expensive than the average Texas home, at $297,600. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Dickinson costs $1,240 per month, which is 13.3% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 3.2% cheaper than the state average of $1,280.

Can I afford Dickinson?
To live comfortably in Dickinson, Texas, a minimum annual income of $49,320 for a family, and $41,600 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Dickinson?
The cost of living in Dickinson, TX is very affordable. The average home price is around $200,000, which is significantly lower than the national average. Groceries and other necessities are also quite cheap compared to other areas of the country. In addition, the low tax rate helps keep costs down for both individuals and businesses alike. All in all, living in Dickinson provides an excellent value for those looking for an affordable place to call home.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesDickinsonTexasUnited States
  95.894.2100.0
  97.693.7100
  97.7100.0100.0
  77.383.5100.0
  $256,500$297,600$338,100
  93.5%99.2%100.0%
  94.2103.3100.0
  106.783.2100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Over 10 years ago

I'm an older(72yrs)semi-retired single guy that has been living in various cities and find that the area southeast of Houston is great for finding work. Close to I-45  More

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Over 18 years ago

Property taxes are relatively high; however, that is off-set by the fact that here is no income tax. Recent legislative actions may result in a reduction of property  More

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