Hays County, TX Cost of Living


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How much do I need to live in Hays, Texas?
$6,990 / month
for a family, 29.4% more expensive than the national average A total of $83,880 for the year for a family.
$4,633 / month
for a single person, 2.8% less expensive than the national average A total of $55,600 for the year for a single person.

Hays cost of living score
113
More expensive
13.0% higher
than the US average
20.0% higher
than the Texas average
Hays Te County, 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.

Hays County, TX

Housing costs in Hays?
A typical home costs $437,800, which is 29.5% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 47.1% more expensive than the average Texas home, at $297,600. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Hays costs $1,630 per month, which is 14.0% more than the national average of $1,430 and 21.5% more than the state average of $1,280.

Can I afford Hays?
To live comfortably in Hays Te County, Texas, a minimum annual income of $83,880 for a family, and $55,600 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Hays?
The cost of living in Hays, TX County is 113 compared to the United States average of 100. This means that the cost of living in Hays, TX County is 13% higher than the US average. This is also reflected in the median house value of $437,800 which is significantly higher than the United States average house value of $338,100. As such, it should be noted that when considering a move to Hays, TX County one should factor in a cost of living that is 13% above the US average.
   Cost of living score
       Higher than 100 is more expensive than the national average.
       Lower than 100 is less expensive.
     CategoriesHaysTexasUnited States
    Unlock94.2100.0
  96.3  Unlock100.0
    Unlock100.0100.0
  128.6  Unlock100.0
    Unlock$297,600$338,100
  99.9  Unlock100.0
    Unlock103.3100.0
  105.0  Unlock100.0

   100=National Average

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