Garland, TX Cost of Living


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Garland cost of living score
100.2
More expensive
0.2% higher
than the US average
6.4% higher
than the Texas average
Garland, Texas gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 100.2, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 0.2% higher than the U.S. average and 6.4% higher than the average for Texas.

Garland, TX

Housing costs in Garland?
A typical home costs $274,900, which is 18.7% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 7.6% less expensive than the average Texas home, at $297,600. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Garland costs $1,500 per month, which is 4.9% more than the national average of $1,430 and 14.7% more than the state average of $1,280.

Can I afford Garland?
To live comfortably in Garland, Texas, a minimum annual income of $52,560 for a family, and $50,800 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Garland?
Garland, Texas has plenty of attractions as well as a competitive cost-of-living that makes it worth considering. Homeowners can take advantage of different types of housing options ranging from low cost single family homes to modern townhouses - while renters also have access to some attractive deals these days too. Furthermore, groceries and transportation expenses remain quite reasonable compared with other US cities - giving you more bang out of your buck if you choose Garland as your home.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesGarlandTexasUnited States
  100.294.2100.0
  97.793.7100
  98.1100.0100.0
  84.083.5100.0
  $274,900$297,600$338,100
  100.0%99.2%100.0%
  119.0103.3100.0
  107.883.2100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Over 11 years ago

The Garland PD has evolved into a very professional force.When I moved here in the mid 80s, it was ' cowboy cops'. As a volunteer I have worked with the PD and seen a  More

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Over 11 years ago

We moved to Garland in 1985 coming from 10 years in other countries, NY,CT,HI,OR. I saw potential and must commend out police , fire water and sanitation depts. The  More

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Over 13 years ago

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