Zip 78586 (San Benito, TX) Cost of Living


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San Benito cost of living score
74.9
Less expensive
25.1% lower
than the US average
20.5% lower
than the Texas average
San Benito (zip 78586), Texas gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 74.9, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 25.1% lower than the U.S. average and 20.5% higher than the average for Texas.

Zip 78586 (San Benito, TX)

Housing costs in San Benito?
A typical home costs $109,300, which is 67.7% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 63.3% less expensive than the average Texas home, at $297,600. Renting a two-bedroom unit in San Benito costs $870 per month, which is 32.0% cheaper than the national average of $1,280 and 2.3% cheaper than the state average of $890.

Can I afford San Benito?
To live comfortably in San Benito (zip 78586), Texas, a minimum annual income of $20,880 for a family, and $27,200 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about San Benito?
The cost of living in 78586 San Benito, TX is relatively affordable compared to other cities in the US. Based on information from the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, the median household income for this area in 2018 was $41,705 and the median home value was around $77,600. Goods and services including groceries, utilities, healthcare, and transportation are all notably cheaper than the national average. In addition, average rental prices are significantly lower than other cities making it an ideal place for those looking to save money but still enjoy a good quality of life.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesSan BenitoTexasUnited States
  74.994.2100.0
  88.693.7100
  100.0100.0100.0
  28.283.5100.0
  $109,300$297,600$338,100
  93.0%99.2%100.0%
  86.6103.3100.0
  74.083.2100.0

   100=National Average

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