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Housing NAT. AVG.
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Date & Last Updated: This data reflects 2023 and was released from C2ER in January, 2024; this is the most current data available.
The cost of living index is based on a national average of 100. For example, if the cost of living is 90, then it is 10% lower than average. If the cost of living is 110, then it is 10% higher than average. The breakdown for each index is as follows: goods & services (33%), groceries (13%), health care (5%), housing (30%), transportation (9%) and utilities (10%). If the cost of living data was unavailable for this city, estimates based upon nearby cities were used.
Index Beeville Texas National
Cost of living8492100
Goods & Services9296100
Groceries9796100
Health care8594100
Housing5683100
Transportation9392100
Utilities116104100

An Overview of Cost of Living in Beeville, TX

Are you thinking about relocating, but curious about the potential cost of living in Beeville? Is it more expensive or more affordable than average? Based on the most recent report, the cost of living in Beeville stands at 84, making it 16% lower than the national average. The cost of living directly affects the affordability of one's desired lifestyle. Knowing the cost of housing, transportation, groceries and other essentials in the new area allows people to gauge whether they can maintain their preferred standard of living.

It's not uncommon for housing expenses to eat up a substantial portion of your income, oten exceeding 30%. The good news is that Beeville stands out by reporting housing costs that are 44.4% lower than the national average. This signifies that both homeownership and rental expenses in this region are considerably more affordable compared to the rest of the country. This favorable housing situation allows residents to allocate a more manageable portion of their income to housing, resulting in greater financial flexibility.

Is Beeville Affordable?

Wondering if Beeville is affordable? It's a question that often comes up when you're thinking about a new city since affordability can really shape your decisions. The cost of living index (covered earlier), housing expenses and income levels all play a part in the affordability equation. In Beeville, for example, the median home price is 59.7% lower than what folks pay nationally, and monthly rent is 8.6% lower than the usual rates. Plus, income levels matter too, with Beeville boasting a median household income of $39,595, which is 28.4% lower than the national average.

What Factors can Influence the Cost of Living in Beeville?

Taxes: Areas with higher taxes, including sales taxes and income taxes, can contribute to a higher cost of living. Paying more tax for everyday goods and services like clothing and food will result in higher costs, as will paying a higher rate of income tax. The general sales tax rate in Beeville starts at 6.25% and the income tax rates start at 0%.

Urbanization: Urban areas with a wealth of amenities and employment opportunities tend to come with a higher price tag for living. Why? Well, more people want to be there, which drives up home prices and rents. On the flip side, less densely populated rural areas or places where there's not as much demand usually mean fewer attractions, things to do and slower job growth. That often results in a lower cost of living.

Subsidies: Some cities and states may extend government subsidies or aid programs aimed at reducing the cost of living for their residents. These initiatives encompass diverse forms of support, including Medicare, Medicaid, housing subsidies, low-income home energy assistance programs, school lunch programs, supplemental nutrition assistance programs, student loans, electric vehicle tax credits, affordable care act subsidies and farm subsidies. Regions with limited subsidy provisions may witness an increase in their overall cost of living.

Where is the Data From?

The Beeville cost of living data displayed above is derived from the C2ER cost of living index to provide a useful and reasonably accurate measure of living cost differences in urban areas. The index takes into account data from 300 independent researches, covering more than 60 goods and services across 6 different categories, to create an overall index for each area, with 100 being the average. The C2ER index does not include sales or income tax rates in their data, however AreaVibes does include both income and sales tax rates in the overall cost of living score for each area.

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Cost Of Living Quick Facts

  • The cost of living in Beeville is 9% lower than the Texas average
  • The cost of living in Beeville is 16% lower than the national average
  • Beeville housing is 44% lower than the national average
  • Texas general sales tax is 22% higher than the national average
  • Texas state income tax is 100% lower than the national average

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      Median Income & Debt-To-Income Ratio

      Median Income Per Year Per Month Max Budget (28% DTI) Max Budget (36% DTI)
      Owners$49,380$4,115$1,152$1,482
      Renters$30,691$2,558$716$921
      To approximate the cost of living and the housing affordability in Beeville, TX, we can look at the percentage of income that is available to be spent on monthly housing, otherwise known as the debt-to-income ratio (DTI). To stay on the safe side, a consumer should not spend more than 28% of his or her gross income on housing-related expenses and costs and not more than 36% of income on all expenses and debts. Homeowners in Beeville have a median income of $49,380. Therefore, the amount that a consumer should spend on housing costs should be no more than $1,152 per month to avoid calamity and poverty. The renters in the city have an income of about $30,691, which would make their monthly maximum allowable rental costs $716.

      Texas Sales Tax

      State General Sales Tax With Max Surtax
      Texas 6.25% 8.25%

      Texas Income Tax

      State Income Tax (Low) Income Tax (High)
      Texas 0% 0%

      Goods & Services

      Item Beeville National avg. Difference
      Haircut $21.53$24.2611.3%
      Beauty Salon $42.00$45.567.8%
      Toothpaste $3.59$3.703.0%
      Shampoo $1.19$1.287.3%
      Movie $9.60$12.1320.9%
      Bowling $18.83$18.004.6%

      Groceries

      Item Beeville National avg. Difference
      Ground Beef $5.60$5.844.1%
      Fried Chicken $1.66$1.575.3%
      Milk $4.63$4.671.0%
      Potatoes $4.86$4.931.5%
      Pizza $13.24$12.099.5%
      Beer $10.07$10.413.3%

      Health Care

      Item Beeville National avg. Difference
      Optometrist $126.53$125.680.7%
      Doctor $101.11$135.7825.5%
      Dentist $91.28$113.2919.4%
      Ibuprofen $10.41$10.652.2%
      Lipitor $468.06$468.600.1%

      Housing

      Item Beeville National avg. Difference
      Home Price $74,500.00$184,700.0059.7%
      Avg. Mortgage Payment $1,663.11$2,346.6929.1%
      Apartment Rent $867.00$949.008.6%

      Transportation

      Item Beeville National avg. Difference
      Gasoline $3.07$3.4611.4%
      Tire Balancing $62.05$59.923.6%

      Utilities

      Item Beeville National avg. Difference
      All Electricity $234.01$193.9920.6%
      Phone $209.24$192.258.8%
      Although the cost of living data is updated regularly, this cost of living information is to be used as estimates only as prices can change on an ongoing basis.

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      Date & Last Updated: This data reflects 2023 and was released from C2ER in January, 2024; this is the most current data available.