Lufkin, TX Cost of Living


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Lufkin cost of living score
78
Less expensive
22.0% lower
than the US average
17.2% lower
than the Texas average
Lufkin, Texas gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 78, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 22.0% lower than the U.S. average and 17.2% higher than the average for Texas.

Lufkin, TX

Housing costs in Lufkin?
A typical home costs $143,700, which is 57.5% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 51.7% less expensive than the average Texas home, at $297,600. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Lufkin costs $850 per month, which is 40.6% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 50.6% cheaper than the state average of $1,280.

Can I afford Lufkin?
To live comfortably in Lufkin, Texas, a minimum annual income of $27,360 for a family, and $28,800 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Lufkin?
The cost of living in Lufkin, TX is quite affordable compared to other cities in the state. According to BestPlaces, the cost of living index is estimated at 77.22, which is around 22% lower than the US average. Food and transportation are reasonably priced, with groceries costing around 10% less than the national average and a gallon of gas only costing $2.12 on average. The median rent for a one-bedroom apartment is $744 per month, making it a great option for those who want to enjoy an affordable lifestyle while also having access to all that the city has to offer. Additionally, property taxes are also low at an effective rate of 2%, making it a great place for homeowners looking to save money on their housing costs.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesLufkinTexasUnited States
  78.094.2100.0
  91.593.7100
  115.7100.0100.0
  39.483.5100.0
  $143,700$297,600$338,100
  99.4%99.2%100.0%
  70.4103.3100.0
  80.383.2100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Over 14 years ago

Lufkin is a nice town with many ammenities for the size. It is a great area to raise a  More

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Over 16 years ago

We have a city that is a sleeper for quality of living. You can be any place in five minutes and we have all the major restuarants...We have a golf course that has been  More

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We live in Lufkin Tx. well just alittle out of lufkin in HUDSON. I love it here. Lots of new job opp. and the city of Lufkin is about 3miles away and is getting bigger  More

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