Harris County, TX Cost of Living


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Harris cost of living score
96.9
Less expensive
3.1% lower
than the US average
2.9% higher
than the Texas average
Harris Te County, Texas gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 96.9, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 3.1% lower than the U.S. average and 2.9% lower than the average for Texas.

Harris County, TX

Housing costs in Harris?
A typical home costs $268,200, which is 20.7% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 9.9% less expensive than the average Texas home, at $297,600. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Harris costs $1,310 per month, which is 8.4% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 2.3% more than the state average of $1,280.

Can I afford Harris?
To live comfortably in Harris Te County, Texas, a minimum annual income of $51,480 for a family, and $44,000 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Harris?
The cost of living in Harris, TX County is 96.9, which is slightly below the US average of 100. This means that living expenses such as housing, groceries, transportation, healthcare and other necessities are relatively more affordable compared to other parts of the country. For example, the median value for a house in Harris County is $268200, significantly lower than the US average of $338100. All things considered, Harris County provides a great opportunity for individuals or families looking for an area with a lower cost of living and high quality of life.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesHarrisTexasUnited States
  96.994.2100.0
  98.293.7100
  95.1100.0100.0
  78.083.5100.0
  $268,200$297,600$338,100
  96.7%99.2%100.0%
  121.6103.3100.0
  105.983.2100.0

   100=National Average

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