Friendswood, TX Cost of Living


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Friendswood cost of living score
95.8
Less expensive
4.2% lower
than the US average
1.7% higher
than the Texas average
Friendswood, 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.

Friendswood, TX

Housing costs in Friendswood?
A typical home costs $413,300, which is 22.2% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 38.9% more expensive than the average Texas home, at $297,600. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Friendswood costs $1,680 per month, which is 17.5% more than the national average of $1,430 and 23.8% more than the state average of $1,280.

Can I afford Friendswood?
To live comfortably in Friendswood, Texas, a minimum annual income of $79,200 for a family, and $56,400 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Friendswood?
Friendswood, TX offers an affordable cost of living when compared to other cities in the United States. According to BestPlaces, the cost of living index for Friendswood is 81.90, which is much lower than the U.S. average of 100. This lower cost of living allows residents to enjoy a higher quality of life and purchase more goods and services with their money. The median home value in Friendswood is $244,000 and the median rental price is around $1,200, both significantly lower than other cities in the country. Residents can also benefit from a low cost of everyday items such as groceries, transportation and utilities. All this makes Friendswood an attractive option for people looking to save money while still enjoying a pleasant lifestyle in Texas' Gulf Coast region.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesFriendswoodTexasUnited States
  95.894.2100.0
  100.393.7100
  97.7100.0100.0
  126.483.5100.0
  $413,300$297,600$338,100
  90.7%99.2%100.0%
  98.3103.3100.0
  107.483.2100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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I grew up here and this is a very safe but maybe considered boring place by some. There are a lot of fun thing close by that you can do. Challenger 7 park, Galveston,  More

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We lived in Friendswood, Texas for over 5 years. Our g-son graduated from high school in 2020 there and we are very pleased with the teacher to student ratio, the  More

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Growing up in Friendswood over the last 40+ years, the changes are apparent every where. My home is where there used to be rice fields and we watched planes crop dust.   More

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