Zip 78596 (Weslaco, TX) Cost of Living


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Weslaco cost of living score
76.5
Less expensive
23.5% lower
than the US average
18.8% lower
than the Texas average
Weslaco (zip 78596), Texas gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 76.5, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 23.5% lower than the U.S. average and 18.8% higher than the average for Texas.

Zip 78596 (Weslaco, TX)

Housing costs in Weslaco?
A typical home costs $140,800, which is 58.4% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 52.7% less expensive than the average Texas home, at $297,600. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Weslaco costs $880 per month, which is 31.3% cheaper than the national average of $1,280 and close to the state average of $880.

Can I afford Weslaco?
To live comfortably in Weslaco (zip 78596), Texas, a minimum annual income of $27,000 for a family, and $27,600 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Weslaco?
The cost of living in 78596 Weslaco, TX is relatively affordable. According to the Cost of Living Index, 78596 boasts a cost that is 9% lower than the U.S average. As a result, housing costs sit at 4% lower than the national average while food prices are 10% lower than average. Additionally, utilities come in at about 11% below average and healthcare expenses are 6% less than the rest of the country. Not only that but goods and services also come in at 8% lower than the nation's average. All these factors combine to make 78596 Weslaco an attractive place for those looking to live on a budget.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesWeslacoTexasUnited States
  76.594.2100.0
  89.993.7100
  97.7100.0100.0
  40.683.5100.0
  $140,800$297,600$338,100
  89.4%99.2%100.0%
  91.9103.3100.0
  75.483.2100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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