Rockwall, TX Cost of Living


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Rockwall cost of living score
113.9
More expensive
13.9% higher
than the US average
20.9% higher
than the Texas average
Rockwall, Texas gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 113.9, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 13.9% higher than the U.S. average and 20.9% higher than the average for Texas.

Rockwall, TX

Housing costs in Rockwall?
A typical home costs $442,400, which is 30.8% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 48.7% more expensive than the average Texas home, at $297,600. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Rockwall costs $1,840 per month, which is 28.7% more than the national average of $1,430 and 30.4% more than the state average of $1,280.

Can I afford Rockwall?
To live comfortably in Rockwall, Texas, a minimum annual income of $84,600 for a family, and $62,400 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Rockwall?
The cost of living in Rockwall, TX is slightly higher than the national average, but still very affordable. The median home value is around $228,000, which is about 10% higher than the U.S. average. The median household income is also slightly higher at about $79,800, compared to the national average of $60,000. Renting in Rockwall tends to be on the more expensive side at an estimated median rent of $1,500 per month. The overall cost of living in Rockwall remains fairly low despite its close proximity to Dallas and other major cities in Texas, making it a great option for those looking for an affordable place to live without sacrificing access to city amenities.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesRockwallTexasUnited States
  113.994.2100.0
  101.893.7100
  102.1100.0100.0
  119.983.5100.0
  $442,400$297,600$338,100
  102.9%99.2%100.0%
  124.2103.3100.0
  108.483.2100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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I've lived here for over 10 years now and it is not at all what it used to be. The traffic is horrible now, the lights take forever and are programmed to slow traffic  More

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Looking for a beautiful, family friendly, low crime, affluent COMMUNITY? Look no further. From the Harbor on beautiful Lake Ray Hubbard to the farmer’s market to the  More

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After reading the information on Rockwall, I think it deserves some persepctive. Rockwall and its outlying areas is very habitable for moderate income families who do  More

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