Dripping Springs, TX Cost of Living


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Dripping Springs cost of living score
113
More expensive
13.0% higher
than the US average
20.0% higher
than the Texas average
Dripping Springs, Texas gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 113, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 13.0% higher than the U.S. average and 20.0% higher than the average for Texas.

Dripping Springs, TX

Housing costs in Dripping Springs?
A typical home costs $753,600, which is 122.9% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 153.2% more expensive than the average Texas home, at $297,600. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Dripping Springs costs $1,570 per month, which is 9.8% more than the national average of $1,430 and 18.5% more than the state average of $1,280.

Can I afford Dripping Springs?
To live comfortably in Dripping Springs, Texas, a minimum annual income of $144,360 for a family, and $53,600 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Dripping Springs?
The cost of living in Dripping Springs, TX is generally higher than the national average. This is due to its close proximity to Austin and San Antonio, and their growing economies. Rent for a one bedroom apartment in the city center is typically around $1,200 per month, while outside of the city center rent can be as low as around $800 per month. Groceries are also more expensive compared to other parts of Texas due to the city's popularity with tourists. On average, eating out costs about 10% more than other parts of the state. Despite these higher costs, most residents feel that the quality of life in Dripping Springs makes it worth paying a little bit more.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesDripping SpringsTexasUnited States
  113.094.2100.0
  98.993.7100
  108.7100.0100.0
  238.683.5100.0
  $753,600$297,600$338,100
  98.6%99.2%100.0%
  116.4103.3100.0
  102.483.2100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Over 7 years ago

Priced out of Austin and moved to Dripping  More

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Right now we have the best principal, Mrs. Tricia Hassell at our school! She is the most positive, upbeat and loving principal our school has ever had! She has made such  More

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The principal of Dripping Springs Elementary School, Mrs. Hassell, is an amazing person and educator. She always makes her decisions based on what is best for kids and  More

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