Port Aransas, TX Cost of Living


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Port Aransas cost of living score
83.5
Less expensive
16.5% lower
than the US average
11.4% lower
than the Texas average
Port Aransas, Texas gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 83.5, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 16.5% lower than the U.S. average and 11.4% higher than the average for Texas.

Port Aransas, TX

Housing costs in Port Aransas?
A typical home costs $557,500, which is 64.9% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 87.3% more expensive than the average Texas home, at $297,600. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Port Aransas costs $1,520 per month, which is 6.3% more than the national average of $1,430 and 15.8% more than the state average of $1,280.

Can I afford Port Aransas?
To live comfortably in Port Aransas, Texas, a minimum annual income of $106,920 for a family, and $50,000 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Port Aransas?
The cost of living in Port Aransas, TX is relatively low compared to other places in the US. The housing market is mainly made up of single-family homes and condominiums with an average price of around $300,000. Food and grocery prices are quite reasonable as well, with a typical dinner for two at a mid-range restaurant costing around $50. Utilities such as electricity and water are also relatively affordable, making everyday expenses quite manageable compared to some other areas of the country. All in all, life in Port Aransas can be comfortable and budget-friendly if you know how to shop around for the best deals.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesPort AransasTexasUnited States
  83.594.2100.0
  99.793.7100
  105.3100.0100.0
  157.283.5100.0
  $557,500$297,600$338,100
  98.3%99.2%100.0%
  80.0103.3100.0
  93.783.2100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Over 14 years ago

Nice beach access. Some weekends are crowded but weekdays are better if you don't want the crowds. One of the better places to spend time on the Texas Gulf  More

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I live in Port Aransas, TX. It is a resort town on a barrier island about 30 miles from Corpus  More

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