Zip 78661 (Prairie Lea, TX) Cost of Living


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Prairie Lea cost of living score
93.3
Less expensive
6.7% lower
than the US average
1.0% lower
than the Texas average
Prairie Lea (zip 78661), Texas gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 93.3, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 6.7% lower than the U.S. average and 1.0% higher than the average for Texas.

Zip 78661 (Prairie Lea, TX)

Housing costs in Prairie Lea?
A typical home costs $213,600, which is 36.8% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 28.2% less expensive than the average Texas home, at $297,600. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Prairie Lea costs $1,280 per month, which is 10.5% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and close to the state average of $1,280.

Can I afford Prairie Lea?
To live comfortably in Prairie Lea (zip 78661), Texas, a minimum annual income of $41,040 for a family, and $44,000 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Prairie Lea?
78661 Prairie Lea, TX has an average cost of living that is slightly higher than the national average. This is mainly because housing costs in 78661 are much higher than the national median. The median home price in the area is $163,600, which is more than double the national median of $79,900. Additionally, basic utilities for a 915 square foot apartment can cost up to $150 per month. Groceries and other necessities are also slightly more expensive compared to other parts of Texas. However, this increase in cost of living is offset by the lower taxes and abundance of jobs available due to 78661's proximity to Austin and San Antonio.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesPrairie LeaTexasUnited States
  93.394.2100.0
  89.993.7100
  107.0100.0100.0
  47.083.5100.0
  $213,600$297,600$338,100
  102.2%99.2%100.0%
  120.4103.3100.0
  78.483.2100.0

   100=National Average

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