Leander, TX Cost of Living


6 Reviews



Download our custom City Report to see exclusive
data on cost of living, crime, climate, and more.

Leander cost of living score
116.9
More expensive
16.9% higher
than the US average
24.1% higher
than the Texas average
Leander, Texas gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 116.9, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 16.9% higher than the U.S. average and 24.1% higher than the average for Texas.

Leander, TX

Housing costs in Leander?
A typical home costs $440,100, which is 30.2% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 47.9% more expensive than the average Texas home, at $297,600. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Leander costs $1,990 per month, which is 39.2% more than the national average of $1,430 and 35.7% more than the state average of $1,280.

Can I afford Leander?
To live comfortably in Leander, Texas, a minimum annual income of $84,240 for a family, and $67,600 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Leander?
Leander, TX is a city located just north of Austin and is considered to be a desirable place to live. This popularity has led to an increase in house values, with the median value in Leander being $440,100 - significantly more than the US average of $338,100. This higher cost of living is reflected in the Cost of Living Index which stands at 119.4, almost 20 points higher than the US average of 100. Despite this slightly elevated cost of living, Leander remains a popular destination for both families and individuals because of its excellent schools and outdoor recreation areas nearby.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesLeanderTexasUnited States
  116.994.2100.0
  9493.7100
  100.7100.0100.0
  154.383.5100.0
  $440,100$297,600$338,100
  100.1%99.2%100.0%
  118.3103.3100.0
  104.183.2100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
Reviews for Leander
    See all (6)

Over 4 years ago

Moved in from Austin five years ago. In Austin you can’t buy a house in less than $1M. Here in Leander, you can buy a house at 4000+sq.ft. with beautiful hill country  More

   |    Reply

Over 6 years ago

I’ve lived here for 5 1/2 yrs. property tax go’s up 10% every year. Hard to get around without using toll roads. Very republican. Ugh  More

   |    Reply

Over 10 years ago

A bit of that small town feel with convenient stores and  More

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Leander

Crime
Compare Leander, TX cost of living
Compare food, housing, utilities, and more in Leander, Texas to any other city in the US.