Lamar, TX Cost of Living


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Lamar cost of living score
89.2
Less expensive
10.8% lower
than the US average
5.3% lower
than the Texas average
Lamar, Texas gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 89.2, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 10.8% lower than the U.S. average and 5.3% higher than the average for Texas.

Lamar, TX

Housing costs in Lamar?
A typical home costs $317,000, which is 6.2% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 6.5% more expensive than the average Texas home, at $297,600. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Lamar costs $800 per month, which is 44.1% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 60.0% cheaper than the state average of $1,280.

Can I afford Lamar?
To live comfortably in Lamar, Texas, a minimum annual income of $60,840 for a family, and $28,000 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Lamar?
Living in Lamar, TX is relatively affordable for those looking to enjoy the warm southern climate. The median home price in Lamar is $99,500, which is lower than the Dallas-Fort Worth metro area median of $212,100. Rent prices are also relatively affordable with an average rent of $828 per month compared to the Dallas-Fort Worth metro area average of $1,077 per month. Additionally, groceries and other day-to-day living expenses are competitively priced. All this combines to make Lamar a great choice for those looking for a more affordable lifestyle without sacrificing quality or convenience.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesLamarTexasUnited States
  89.294.2100.0
  98.493.7100
  105.4100.0100.0
  94.783.5100.0
  $317,000$297,600$338,100
  94.9%99.2%100.0%
  81.2103.3100.0
  95.683.2100.0

   100=National Average

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