Olney, TX Cost of Living


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United States / Texas / No Metro Area / Young County / Olney / Zip Codes
How much do I need to live in Olney, Texas?
$1,560 / month
for a family, 71.1% less expensive than the national average A total of $18,720 for the year for a family.
$2,467 / month
for a single person, 48.2% less expensive than the national average A total of $29,600 for the year for a single person.

Olney cost of living score
72.9
Less expensive
27.1% lower
than the US average
22.6% lower
than the Texas average
Olney, Texas gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 72.9, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 27.1% lower than the U.S. average and 22.6% higher than the average for Texas.

Olney, TX

Housing costs in Olney?
A typical home costs $97,800, which is 71.1% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 67.1% less expensive than the average Texas home, at $297,600. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Olney 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 Olney?
To live comfortably in Olney, Texas, a minimum annual income of $18,720 for a family, and $29,600 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Olney?
The cost of living in Olney, TX is relatively low compared to other cities in Texas. According to BestPlaces, the cost of living index for Olney is around 72.7 which is 18.3% lower than the Texas average of 88.9. This means that goods and services such as groceries, transportation, health care and utilities cost less than they do on average in other parts of Texas. Additionally, the median house price in Olney is $77,800; significantly lower than the state average of $193,400. The low cost of living combined with a strong job market makes Olney an attractive place to live for those looking for quality housing at an affordable price.
   Cost of living score
       Higher than 100 is more expensive than the national average.
       Lower than 100 is less expensive.
     CategoriesOlneyTexasUnited States
    Unlock94.2100.0
  88.8  Unlock100.0
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  23.7  Unlock100.0
    Unlock$297,600$338,100
  102.3  Unlock100.0
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  78.7  Unlock100.0

   100=National Average

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