Killeen, TX Cost of Living


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Killeen cost of living score
83.7
Less expensive
16.3% lower
than the US average
11.1% lower
than the Texas average
Killeen, Texas gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 83.7, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 16.3% lower than the U.S. average and 11.1% higher than the average for Texas.

Killeen, TX

Housing costs in Killeen?
A typical home costs $226,700, which is 32.9% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 23.8% less expensive than the average Texas home, at $297,600. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Killeen costs $990 per month, which is 30.8% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 29.3% cheaper than the state average of $1,280.

Can I afford Killeen?
To live comfortably in Killeen, Texas, a minimum annual income of $43,560 for a family, and $31,200 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Killeen?
Living in Killeen, Texas is relatively affordable when compared to other cities throughout the United States. Median home value rests around $140K while monthly rent for a single bedroom typically ranges between approximately $730 - 900 based on area or building type selected. Prices for necessities such as food and utilities can often remain within American averages whereas taxes tend to be somewhat low throughout much of Bell County due in part to its status just east Waco metropolitan area .
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesKilleenTexasUnited States
  83.794.2100.0
  91.293.7100
  101.5100.0100.0
  58.583.5100.0
  $226,700$297,600$338,100
  100.4%99.2%100.0%
  79.2103.3100.0
  93.083.2100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Over 5 years ago

Having a low cost of living does not mean MOVE HERE! It should be a warning sign for what is wrong with this place. Bestplaces.net has Temple included with this  More

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Our family moved here from Ft Worth looking for a smaller city, slower pace, and friendlier people. Plus we wanted to be near to an active military base that serviced  More

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I've lived in Killeen since 1998 when I was assigned here in the Army and loved it so much me and my wife decided to retire here from the Army in 2001. My wife likes the  More

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