Harlingen, TX  Cost of Living

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Harlingen, TX Cost of Living

Harlingen, Texas gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living index of 74.9, which means the total cost of housing, food, child care, transportation, health care, taxes, and other necessities is 25.1 percent lower than the U.S. average and 20.5 percent higher than the average for Texas.

A typical home costs $164,000, which is 51.5 percent less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 44.9 percent 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 percent more than the national average of $1,430 and 39.1 percent more than the state average of $1,280.

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.

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

Harlingen cost of living is 74.9

COST OF LIVINGHarlingenTexasUSA
  74.994.2100
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  44.583.5100
  $164,000$297,600$338,100
  89.199.2100
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  7183.2100
100=National Average
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    Reviews for Harlingen    6 Reviews
    Sunshine and Opportunity Await - 1/10/2021
    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... Read More

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    Not as Bland as You Might Think! - 11/7/2018
    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... Read More

    Great Place - 10/6/2017
    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... Read More


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