Paris, TX Cost of Living


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How much do I need to live in Paris, Texas?
$2,430 / month
for a family, 55.0% less expensive than the national average A total of $29,160 for the year for a family.
$2,233 / month
for a single person, 53.2% less expensive than the national average A total of $26,800 for the year for a single person.

Paris cost of living score
76.6
Less expensive
23.4% lower
than the US average
18.7% lower
than the Texas average
Paris, Texas gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 76.6, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 23.4% lower than the U.S. average and 18.7% higher than the average for Texas.

Paris, TX

Housing costs in Paris?
A typical home costs $153,000, which is 54.7% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 48.6% less expensive than the average Texas home, at $297,600. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Paris costs $870 per month, which is 39.2% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 47.1% cheaper than the state average of $1,280.

Can I afford Paris?
To live comfortably in Paris, Texas, a minimum annual income of $29,160 for a family, and $26,800 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Paris?
The cost of living in Paris, TX is relatively low compared to other cities. According to BestPlaces's Cost of Living Index, the overall cost of living index for Paris is 71.46 out of 100, with 100 being the average index for all cities across the United States. The grocery costs in Paris are particularly low—13% lower than the national average! Housing prices are also lower than most areas, making it an attractive place to live and work at an affordable cost. The median home value in Paris is approximately $86,000 compared to the nation's average of $204,900. Additionally, utility costs are also below the national average, which helps to reduce the overall cost of living even further.
   Cost of living score
       Higher than 100 is more expensive than the national average.
       Lower than 100 is less expensive.
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  106.2  Unlock100.0
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  80.0  Unlock100.0

   100=National Average

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It's a city where the city administration [ City Mayor, Commissioners, City Manager, DA of the County, & Police Dept] - protects the gangs/  More

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The cost of living runs close to 30% lower than the average for the US. The local parish, Our Lady of Victory, can accommodate another 100 - 200 families. The State of  More

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Over 14 years ago

Paris is a very small city, it is basically for retirees, not much to offer here. The cost of living is the BEST thing I can say about Paris and that the people are  More

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