Marfa, TX Cost of Living


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United States / Texas / No Metro Area / Presidio County / Marfa / Zip Codes

Marfa cost of living score
70
Less expensive
30.0% lower
than the US average
25.7% lower
than the Texas average
Marfa, Texas gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 70, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 30.0% lower than the U.S. average and 25.7% higher than the average for Texas.

Marfa, TX

Housing costs in Marfa?
A typical home costs $182,400, which is 46.1% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 38.7% less expensive than the average Texas home, at $297,600. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Marfa costs $830 per month, which is 42.0% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 54.2% cheaper than the state average of $1,280.

Can I afford Marfa?
To live comfortably in Marfa, Texas, a minimum annual income of $34,920 for a family, and $29,200 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Marfa?
The cost of living in Marfa, TX is relatively low, making the area an attractive place to live. The median home value in Marfa is just $86,900 according to Best Places, which is significantly lower than the national average of $194,500. Additionally, the cost of groceries and other goods is also quite reasonable with a grocery index score of 91.1 compared to the United States' average score of 100. The combination of low housing costs and reasonable goods prices make Marfa an affordable place to live for those looking for a more rural lifestyle without sacrificing too much on amenities or expenses.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesMarfaTexasUnited States
  70.094.2100.0
  92.593.7100
  114.9100.0100.0
  52.683.5100.0
  $182,400$297,600$338,100
  111.6%99.2%100.0%
  66.8103.3100.0
  69.583.2100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Liven in the area back in the 80s. Visited in 2008. The town has changed some. It's always been a nice, quiet, friendly town. It is really way out there, though.   More

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