Zip 79842 (Marathon, TX) Cost of Living


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United States / Texas / No Metro Area / Brewster County / Marathon / Marathon (zip 79842)

Marathon cost of living score
83.2
Less expensive
16.8% lower
than the US average
11.7% lower
than the Texas average
Marathon (zip 79842), Texas gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 83.2, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 16.8% lower than the U.S. average and 11.7% higher than the average for Texas.

Zip 79842 (Marathon, TX)

Housing costs in Marathon?
A typical home costs $145,300, which is 57.0% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 51.2% less expensive than the average Texas home, at $297,600. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Marathon costs $960 per month, which is 32.9% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 33.3% cheaper than the state average of $1,280.

Can I afford Marathon?
To live comfortably in Marathon (zip 79842), Texas, a minimum annual income of $27,720 for a family, and $31,600 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Marathon?
Living in 79842 Marathon, TX is relatively affordable. According to BestPlaces, the cost of living index for this area is 61.10, which makes it significantly cheaper than the national average of 100. This means that the prices of basic goods and services like groceries, transportation, healthcare, and utilities are lower than they would be in many other places. Furthermore, the median home price in Marathon is only $121,000 - which is much lower than the state average of $195,300. All this makes 79842 Marathon a great option for people looking for an affordable place to live.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesMarathonTexasUnited States
  83.294.2100.0
  9393.7100
  104.2100.0100.0
  43.683.5100.0
  $145,300$297,600$338,100
  110.4%99.2%100.0%
  66.2103.3100.0
  89.383.2100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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