Waskom, TX Cost of Living


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How much do I need to live in Waskom, Texas?
$2,700 / month
for a family, 50.0% less expensive than the national average A total of $32,400 for the year for a family.
$3,167 / month
for a single person, 33.6% less expensive than the national average A total of $38,000 for the year for a single person.

Waskom cost of living score
77.8
Less expensive
22.2% lower
than the US average
17.4% lower
than the Texas average
Waskom, Texas gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 77.8, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 22.2% lower than the U.S. average and 17.4% higher than the average for Texas.

Waskom, TX

Housing costs in Waskom?
A typical home costs $169,300, which is 49.9% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 43.1% less expensive than the average Texas home, at $297,600. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Waskom costs $1,250 per month, which is 12.6% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 2.4% cheaper than the state average of $1,280.

Can I afford Waskom?
To live comfortably in Waskom, Texas, a minimum annual income of $32,400 for a family, and $38,000 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Waskom?
The cost of living in Waskom, TX is fairly affordable compared to other cities in the area. The median home price is around $128,000, and rent averages about $765 a month. Groceries, utilities and transportation costs are also very reasonable. The overall cost of living index for Waskom is 80.3 (100 being the national average). This means that life in Waskom is 20% cheaper than the national average. This makes Waskom an attractive city for those looking for an affordable place to live near larger cities like Shreveport and Dallas.
   Cost of living score
       Higher than 100 is more expensive than the national average.
       Lower than 100 is less expensive.
     CategoriesWaskomTexasUnited States
    Unlock94.2100.0
  89.2  Unlock100.0
    Unlock100.0100.0
  49.6  Unlock100.0
    Unlock$297,600$338,100
  94.1  Unlock100.0
    Unlock103.3100.0
  88.2  Unlock100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Over 17 years ago

I moved to Waskom about 1 year ago from Shreveport, where I lived for about 8 months. I didn't like Shreveport at all, the crime there is terrible. Waskom is a nice  More

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