Cost of Living in Texas

Prices in Texas (First-Level Administrative Unit in United States)

Top cities by number of contributors:
Austin - 208 contributors in the past 12 months
Houston - 208 contributors
Dallas - 179 contributors
San Antonio - 98 contributors
Fort Worth - 50 contributors

Restaurants	Edit	Range
Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant	19.48 $	12.00-35.00
Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks)	67.84 $	50.00-120.00
Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal)	10.54 $	9.00-12.00
Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint)	5.87 $	3.99-8.00
Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle)	6.81 $	5.00-10.00
Cappuccino (Regular Size)	5.40 $	3.00-8.00
Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle)	2.51 $	2.00-3.99
Bottled Water (12 oz)	2.00 $	1.50-3.00
Markets	Edit
Milk (Regular, 1 Liter)	0.96 $	0.72-1.35
Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf)	2.92 $	1.75-5.00
White Rice (1 lb)	1.73 $	0.92-3.47
Eggs (12, Large Size)	3.97 $	1.94-6.00
Local Cheese (1 lb)	5.34 $	3.00-11.00
Chicken Fillets (1 lb)	5.26 $	2.50-9.98
Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb)	7.14 $	4.50-11.97
Apples (1 lb)	2.05 $	1.00-3.85
Bananas (1 lb)	0.67 $	0.48-2.00
Oranges (1 lb)	1.80 $	0.89-4.50
Tomatoes (1 lb)	1.63 $	0.87-3.00
Potatoes (1 lb)	1.11 $	0.50-2.27
Onions (1 lb)	1.24 $	0.85-2.00
Lettuce (1 Head)	1.85 $	1.25-2.98
Bottled Water (50 oz)	2.18 $	1.00-3.59
Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)	14.48 $	9.00-25.00
Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle)	2.12 $	1.60-4.29
Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle)	3.62 $	1.50-6.00
Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro)	9.25 $	8.00-12.00
Transportation	Edit
One-Way Ticket (Local Transport)	2.13 $	1.25-5.00
Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price)	58.15 $	38.00-126.00
Taxi Start (Standard Tariff)	3.45 $	2.50-6.00
Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff)	2.75 $	2.00-5.00
Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff)	26.53 $	24.00-35.00
Gasoline (1 Liter)	0.74 $	0.66-0.84
Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car)	32,428.68 $	25,000.00-37,232.40
Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car)	26,066.25 $	25,000.00-28,242.91
Utilities (Monthly)	Edit
Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage)	208.31 $	133.00-355.00
Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data)	60.65 $	30.00-110.00
Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher)	70.96 $	50.00-100.00
Sports And Leisure	Edit
Monthly Fitness Club Membership	38.70 $	15.00-80.00
Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend)	16.15 $	5.00-25.00
Cinema Ticket (International Release)	13.04 $	10.00-18.00
Childcare	Edit
Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child	1,171.32 $	650.00-1,975.00
International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child	20,162.20 $	12,000.00-26,900.00
Clothing And Shoes	Edit
Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar)	52.00 $	25.00-80.00
Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M)	42.99 $	20.00-75.00
Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range)	92.04 $	60.00-150.00
Men's Leather Business Shoes	116.84 $	70.00-200.00
Rent Per Month	Edit
1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre	1,489.43 $	1,005.00-2,200.00
1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre	1,236.41 $	900.00-1,800.00
3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre	2,677.93 $	1,700.00-4,400.00
3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre	2,178.71 $	1,500.00-3,000.00
Buy Apartment Price	Edit
Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre	215.93 $	161.00-400.00
Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre	191.29 $	158.96-292.42
Salaries And Financing	Edit
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)	4,195.53 $
Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %)	6.47	6.00-7.10

Over the last 12 months, 6676 data points were contributed by 1674 people of this region.
Last update: 26 November 2025
Figures represent aggregated data from all cities within this administrative unit.

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