Palestine, TX Cost of Living


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Palestine cost of living score
76.1
Less expensive
23.9% lower
than the US average
19.2% lower
than the Texas average
Palestine, Texas gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 76.1, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 23.9% lower than the U.S. average and 19.2% higher than the average for Texas.

Palestine, TX

Housing costs in Palestine?
A typical home costs $166,400, which is 50.8% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 44.1% less expensive than the average Texas home, at $297,600. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Palestine costs $910 per month, which is 36.4% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 40.7% cheaper than the state average of $1,280.

Can I afford Palestine?
To live comfortably in Palestine, Texas, a minimum annual income of $32,040 for a family, and $30,400 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Palestine?
The cost of living in Palestine, TX is quite reasonable. The overall cost of living index is 11.7% lower than the average for the United States, making it an attractive option for those looking to live affordably. Healthcare costs are also low, with some basic medical care costing around 15-20% less than national averages. The median home price in Palestine, TX is approximately $118,400, which is significantly lower than the US median of $184,700. Transportation costs are kept low due to the short distances between major cities and towns. Additionally, groceries in Palestine tend to be more affordable than other parts of Texas as well as the rest of America.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesPalestineTexasUnited States
  76.194.2100.0
  93.693.7100
  118.4100.0100.0
  38.183.5100.0
  $166,400$297,600$338,100
  101.1%99.2%100.0%
  65.3103.3100.0
  77.383.2100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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we need to dial back the rich and buddies telling what they want city workers wasting gas going to play lottery workers don't need high wages like school superintendents  More

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Over 14 years ago

Palestine has a lot of great open land around town. Population hovers around 18,000+. Commuting is never backed up, nor is it along drive. Just about everybody knows  More

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Over 15 years ago

After living in the frigid Northwest of the united states, and traveling all over the world with the United States Army, My family and I were ready to find a good  More

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