Waco, TX Cost of Living


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Waco cost of living score
83.4
Less expensive
16.6% lower
than the US average
11.5% lower
than the Texas average
Waco, Texas gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 83.4, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 16.6% lower than the U.S. average and 11.5% higher than the average for Texas.

Waco, TX

Housing costs in Waco?
A typical home costs $208,800, which is 38.2% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 29.8% less expensive than the average Texas home, at $297,600. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Waco costs $1,010 per month, which is 29.4% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 26.7% cheaper than the state average of $1,280.

Can I afford Waco?
To live comfortably in Waco, Texas, a minimum annual income of $39,960 for a family, and $32,000 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Waco?
The cost of living in Waco, TX is significantly lower than the US average. According to the data, it has a cost of living index of 78.9 compared to the US average of 100. This means that the overall cost of living in Waco is 21.1 percent lower than the US average. Additionally, the median value of houses in Waco is around $208,800, which is much lower than the national average of $338,100. This factor contributes to making Waco an affordable place for people to live and work in comparison to other parts of the country.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesWacoTexasUnited States
  83.494.2100.0
  92.493.7100
  101.0100.0100.0
  57.683.5100.0
  $208,800$297,600$338,100
  97.2%99.2%100.0%
  72.3103.3100.0
  91.383.2100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Over 3 years ago

This town is a nightmare for all nearby towns or people passing through. Expect to add an hour to your trip if you're passing through. Traffic. Traffic traffic.  More

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Best city in Texas when you count traffic, housing cost, eateries, Baylor Bear sports, largest urban lake in Texas, Texas Rangers Hall of Fame, Texas Sports Hall of  More

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i was raised in waco tx and recently moved to country to get away from the drama and crime associated w living in waco.But it seems now the city of Waco has purchased  More

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