Marathon, TX Cost of Living


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United States / Texas / No Metro Area / Brewster County / Marathon / Zip Codes

Marathon cost of living score
83.2
Less expensive
16.8% lower
than the US average
11.7% lower
than the Texas average
Marathon, Texas gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 83.2, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 16.8% lower than the U.S. average and 11.7% higher than the average for Texas.

Marathon, TX

Housing costs in Marathon?
A typical home costs $135,900, which is 59.8% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 54.3% less expensive than the average Texas home, at $297,600. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Marathon costs $940 per month, which is 34.3% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 36.2% cheaper than the state average of $1,280.

Can I afford Marathon?
To live comfortably in Marathon, Texas, a minimum annual income of $25,920 for a family, and $30,800 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Marathon?
Marathon, TX has a relatively low cost of living when compared to other parts of Texas. The median home value is just over $65,000, with the median household income coming in at almost $36,000. This combination makes Marathon a fairly affordable place to live. Food and grocery prices are also reasonable due to the local selection of stores and restaurants. Basic utilities such as electricity, water, and trash collection are an average price for most towns in Texas. Public transportation is available in Marathon but is limited in scope. Overall, Marathon's cost of living is quite reasonable when compared against other locations in the state.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesMarathonTexasUnited States
  83.294.2100.0
  9393.7100
  104.2100.0100.0
  42.683.5100.0
  $135,900$297,600$338,100
  110.4%99.2%100.0%
  66.2103.3100.0
  89.483.2100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Over 15 years ago

First comment on here. For a "town" or whatever this place is that's supposed to be the "Gateway to Big Bend National Park" there is absolutely nothing here. We're  More

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