Tyler, TX Cost of Living


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Tyler cost of living score
85.2
Less expensive
14.8% lower
than the US average
9.6% lower
than the Texas average
Tyler, Texas gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 85.2, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 14.8% lower than the U.S. average and 9.6% higher than the average for Texas.

Tyler, TX

Housing costs in Tyler?
A typical home costs $227,800, which is 32.6% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 23.5% less expensive than the average Texas home, at $297,600. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Tyler costs $1,170 per month, which is 18.2% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 9.4% cheaper than the state average of $1,280.

Can I afford Tyler?
To live comfortably in Tyler, Texas, a minimum annual income of $43,560 for a family, and $38,400 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Tyler?
Tyler serves up one of the Lone Star State's more attractive options for cost-effective living with median housing values ranging from the mid-$200s onwards and renting typically costing approximately two thirds that amount each month respectively - both notably cheaper compared to nearby cities like Longview or Palestine which are situated further down south. Grocery stores similarly come right on par with United States figures thanks largely to local taxes & regulations while sales tax provisionally remains constant at 8%.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesTylerTexasUnited States
  85.294.2100.0
  92.993.7100
  100.7100.0100.0
  64.683.5100.0
  $227,800$297,600$338,100
  92.6%99.2%100.0%
  80.9103.3100.0
  103.483.2100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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My husband and I moved to a cabin in the woods just outside Tyler in 2007, so we've been here almost 15 years. Pros that other reviewers haven't mentioned: 1. very  More

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Over 3 years ago

Great place to live if you have your crap together. Lots of professionals and families. Great parks, weather, restaurants, churches, and schools. If you like big  More

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I've lived in the city for 5 years (until 2007). In my opinion, Tyler is awfully boring unless you are an outdoor person. Tyler offers few cultural possibilities, and it  More

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