Garland, TX  Cost of Living

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Garland, TX Cost of Living

Garland, Texas gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living index of 100.2, which means the total cost of housing, food, child care, transportation, health care, taxes, and other necessities is 0.2 percent higher than the U.S. average and 6.4 percent higher than the average for Texas.

A typical home costs $274,900, which is 18.7 percent less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 7.6 percent less expensive than the average Texas home, at $297,600. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Garland costs $1,500 per month, which is 4.9 percent more than the national average of $1,430 and 14.7 percent more than the state average of $1,280.

To live comfortably in Garland, Texas, a minimum annual income of $52,560 for a family, and $50,800 for a single person is recommended.

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

Garland cost of living is 100.2

COST OF LIVINGGarlandTexasUSA
  100.294.2100
  97.793.7100
  98.1100100
  8483.5100
  $274,900$297,600$338,100
  10099.2100
  119103.3100
  107.883.2100
100=National Average
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    Reviews for Garland    16 Reviews
    Crime - 10/19/2013
    The Garland PD has evolved into a very professional force.When I moved here in the mid 80s, it was ' cowboy cops'. As a volunteer I have worked with the PD and seen a... Read More

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    A more accurate overview - 10/19/2013
    We moved to Garland in 1985 coming from 10 years in other countries, NY,CT,HI,OR. I saw potential and must commend out police , fire water and sanitation depts. The... Read More

    climate - 5/25/2011
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    75040 75043 75044 75042 75041

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