Mineral Wells, TX Cost of Living


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How much do I need to live in Mineral Wells, Texas?
$2,520 / month
for a family, 53.3% less expensive than the national average A total of $30,240 for the year for a family.
$2,733 / month
for a single person, 42.7% less expensive than the national average A total of $32,800 for the year for a single person.

Mineral Wells cost of living score
78.2
Less expensive
21.8% lower
than the US average
17.0% lower
than the Texas average
Mineral Wells, Texas gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 78.2, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 21.8% lower than the U.S. average and 17.0% higher than the average for Texas.

Mineral Wells, TX

Housing costs in Mineral Wells?
A typical home costs $157,100, which is 53.5% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 47.2% less expensive than the average Texas home, at $297,600. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Mineral Wells costs $1,080 per month, which is 24.5% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 18.5% cheaper than the state average of $1,280.

Can I afford Mineral Wells?
To live comfortably in Mineral Wells, Texas, a minimum annual income of $30,240 for a family, and $32,800 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Mineral Wells?
The cost of living in Mineral Wells, TX is fairly reasonable and affordable. The city has an overall cost of living index of 83.1 which is lower than the national average of 100. This indicates that the prices for goods and services in Mineral Wells are cheaper than the rest of the United States. Housing is particularly affordable with median home prices sitting at around $113,000, while rental prices for a two-bedroom apartment are usually less than $700 per month. Other costs such as groceries, healthcare, transportation, utilities and taxes are also quite low compared to other cities across the country. All these factors make Mineral Wells an attractive option for those looking for an affordable place to live.
   Cost of living score
       Higher than 100 is more expensive than the national average.
       Lower than 100 is less expensive.
     CategoriesMineral WellsTexasUnited States
    Unlock94.2100.0
  94.0  Unlock100.0
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  36.0  Unlock100.0
    Unlock$297,600$338,100
  98.4  Unlock100.0
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  83.6  Unlock100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Over 12 years ago

My husband and I are looking for a small town to start our family in and we came across Mineral Wells. Visited the town once and liked what we saw but we do have a few  More

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Over 13 years ago

The sad truth is that drugs influence crime; Mineral Wells has its reputation for being a drug infested community. The wrap is not all that bad, but any crime is a turn  More

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With the high cost of fuel and increasing prices on medical, groceries, utilities and entertainment it makes sense to look west of Fort Worth and Weatherford, Texas to  More

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