Markham, TX Cost of Living


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How much do I need to live in Markham, Texas?
$2,160 / month
for a family, 60.0% less expensive than the national average A total of $25,920 for the year for a family.
$2,633 / month
for a single person, 44.8% less expensive than the national average A total of $31,600 for the year for a single person.

Markham cost of living score
79.4
Less expensive
20.6% lower
than the US average
15.7% lower
than the Texas average
Markham, Texas gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 79.4, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 20.6% lower than the U.S. average and 15.7% higher than the average for Texas.

Markham, TX

Housing costs in Markham?
A typical home costs $135,100, which is 60.0% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 54.6% less expensive than the average Texas home, at $297,600. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Markham costs $1,040 per month, which is 27.3% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 23.1% cheaper than the state average of $1,280.

Can I afford Markham?
To live comfortably in Markham, Texas, a minimum annual income of $25,920 for a family, and $31,600 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Markham?
Markham, TX is an affordable city when it comes to cost of living. According to BestPlaces, the cost of living index in Markham is 79.81, lower than the United States average of 100. This means that overall, goods and services are 19% cheaper in Markham than they are nationally. The rent index in Markham is also significantly lower than the US average at 56.04. The median rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Markham is $572 per month, compared to the US median of $1,003 per month. Additionally, food and transportation costs are far cheaper - groceries are approximately 14% less expensive than the US average and public transportation costs about 11%. All in all, residents of Markham enjoy a high quality of life at a fraction of the price found elsewhere throughout the country.
   Cost of living score
       Higher than 100 is more expensive than the national average.
       Lower than 100 is less expensive.
     CategoriesMarkhamTexasUnited States
    Unlock94.2100.0
  93.9  Unlock100.0
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  37.8  Unlock100.0
    Unlock$297,600$338,100
  96.3  Unlock100.0
    Unlock103.3100.0
  80.1  Unlock100.0

   100=National Average

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