Dumas, TX Cost of Living


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Dumas cost of living score
75.1
Less expensive
24.9% lower
than the US average
20.3% lower
than the Texas average
Dumas, Texas gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 75.1, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 24.9% lower than the U.S. average and 20.3% higher than the average for Texas.

Dumas, TX

Housing costs in Dumas?
A typical home costs $153,600, which is 54.6% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 48.4% less expensive than the average Texas home, at $297,600. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Dumas costs $640 per month, which is 55.2% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 100.0% cheaper than the state average of $1,280.

Can I afford Dumas?
To live comfortably in Dumas, Texas, a minimum annual income of $29,520 for a family, and $19,600 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Dumas?
The cost of living in Dumas, TX is quite low compared to many other cities in the United States. As of 2020, the average home price was around $80,000 and the median household income was around $33,000. Looking at these numbers it can be seen that living here is very affordable. Additionally, the tax rate is only 6.3%. This makes it a great place for those looking to save on taxes while still living comfortably. The city also has plenty of amenities with its shopping centers and parks as well as a variety of restaurants and bars that make it easy to find something for everyone in the family.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesDumasTexasUnited States
  75.194.2100.0
  91.993.7100
  114.9100.0100.0
  47.583.5100.0
  $153,600$297,600$338,100
  94.5%99.2%100.0%
  68.5103.3100.0
  78.183.2100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Over 6 years ago

Lived here most of my life. It is, as another reviewer stated, unfortunately run by the large hispanic population. That in itself would not be bad at all because they  More

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Over 17 years ago

Dumas is a sleepy little town in the Texas Panhandle. Cost of living is low but so is quality of living. The town is dominated by the Hispanic population, many are  More

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