Harlingen, TX Cost of Living


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Harlingen cost of living score
74.9
Less expensive
25.1% lower
than the US average
20.5% lower
than the Texas average
Harlingen, Texas gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 74.9, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 25.1% lower than the U.S. average and 20.5% higher than the average for Texas.

Harlingen, TX

Housing costs in Harlingen?
A typical home costs $164,000, which is 51.5% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 44.9% less expensive than the average Texas home, at $297,600. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Harlingen costs $920 per month, which is 35.7% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 39.1% cheaper than the state average of $1,280.

Can I afford Harlingen?
To live comfortably in Harlingen, Texas, a minimum annual income of $31,320 for a family, and $29,200 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Harlingen?
The cost of living in Harlingen, TX is significantly lower than the US average. The median value of a house in Harlingen is $164,000 compared to the US median which is $338,100. Additionally, the Cost of Living Index (COLI) in Harlingen stands at 70.7, much lower than the US average of 100. This means that goods and services are comparatively cheaper in Harlingen than they are in other parts of the US. Moving to or investing in Harlingen can be a great option for those looking to save money on their cost of living.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesHarlingenTexasUnited States
  74.994.2100.0
  9093.7100
  100.0100.0100.0
  44.583.5100.0
  $164,000$297,600$338,100
  89.1%99.2%100.0%
  72.9103.3100.0
  71.083.2100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Harlingen is a city that offers retirees the most bang for the buck! It is near enough to McAllen and Brownsville and all they offer. You get a wide variety of shopping  More

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This area of the state of Texas is bland to most people from the East and northeast. However the community has everything you need at a price you can afford. Dining out  More

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Over 7 years ago

Here is what you will not get in Harlingen: easy access to great museums and Michelin starred restaurants. However, there are things that counter it. 1) It is  More

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