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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 Cedar Park Texas National
Cost of living11792100
Goods & Services9496100
Groceries9196100
Health care8694100
Housing17183100
Transportation8692100
Utilities110104100

An Overview of Cost of Living in Cedar Park, TX

Are you thinking about relocating, but curious about the potential cost of living in Cedar Park? Is it more expensive or more affordable than average? Based on the most recent report, the cost of living in Cedar Park stands at 117, making it 17% higher 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.

When it comes to the cost of living in Cedar Park, housing costs are a real heavyweight, often hogging a significant chunk of your earnings. Sadly, in this area, housing expenses for both buying and renting were 70.7% more expensive compared to your average city. That means you'll be shelling out more for homes, rents, mortgage rates and insurance.

Grocery prices make up 13% of the overall cost of living index. With grocery costs on the rise, it's a challenge to find cities where food won't drain your wallet. But in Cedar Park, the grocery index is 8.7% below average, which means you can enjoy more affordable groceries when compared to other areas across the country.

What Do Locals Say About the Cost of Living in Cedar Park?

When it comes to knowing a city, its residents are the experts. We conducted a survey with 8 locals to understand their opinions on the cost of living in Cedar Park. The results indicated that 13% found it reasonably priced with decreasing prices of goods and services, while 88% viewed it as quite expensive, with increasing prices.

Is Cedar Park Affordable?

Is Cedar Park affordable? It's a key consideration when pondering a move, as affordability often shapes your choices. The cost of living index (we discussed it earlier), coupled with housing costs and income levels, serves as the cornerstone for determining a location's affordability. Take Cedar Park, for instance, where the median home price falls 77.3% higher than the national average, and monthly rent rates are 55.4% higher than usual. Additionally, median income levels contribute to the equation, with Cedar Park flaunting a median household income of $108,194, 95.6% higher than the national norm.

What Factors can Influence the Cost of Living in Cedar Park?

Healthcare: Healthcare costs and insurance premiums can undergo substantial fluctuations based on the city or state of residence. Elements such as the availability of healthcare facilities, out-of-pocket costs for medical consultations, dental expenses, prescription medication charges and specialized medical care fees all contribute to variations in the cost of living. In Cedar Park, healthcare costs are 13.7% lower than the national average.

Transportation: In situations where public transportation is limited or nonexistent, local residents may be required to own and maintain their own vehicles, contributing to an elevated cost of living. Monthly expenditures may encompass fuel costs, insurance premiums, routine vehicle upkeep and possibly lease or financing payments. In Cedar Park, the transportation index is 13.6% lower than the national average.

Subsidies: Certain cities or states may institute government subsidies or assistance programs designed to alleviate the financial burdens associated with the cost of living for their residents. These programs encompass a variety of support mechanisms, 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. Areas that provide fewer subsidies may see an uptick in their overall cost of living.

Where is the Data From?

The Cedar Park 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 Cedar Park is 27% higher than the Texas average
  • The cost of living in Cedar Park is 17% higher than the national average
  • Cedar Park housing is 71% higher 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$128,817$10,735$3,006$3,865
      Renters$65,971$5,498$1,539$1,979
      The percentage of monthly income spent on housing related expenses can help predict the affordability of housing in Cedar Park, TX, as well as what the overall cost of living might be. Generally, a good rule to follow is that the debt-to-income (DTI) level you want to maintain is 28 percent or less of your income on your rent or mortgage payments and not more than 36 percent of income on all expenses and debts. In Cedar Park, homeowners have a median income of $128,817. Using that number, a maximum of $3,006 per month should be allocated to housing expenses. For those who are renting instead of owning, the median income is $65,971, which means there is a maximum of $1,539 to be spent on the costs of renting a home or apartment.

      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 Cedar Park National avg. Difference
      Haircut $23.07$24.264.9%
      Beauty Salon $40.80$45.5610.5%
      Toothpaste $3.51$3.705.3%
      Shampoo $1.18$1.287.6%
      Movie $12.25$12.130.9%
      Bowling $16.72$18.007.1%

      Groceries

      Item Cedar Park National avg. Difference
      Ground Beef $5.08$5.8413.0%
      Fried Chicken $1.50$1.574.4%
      Milk $4.67$4.670.0%
      Potatoes $4.82$4.932.4%
      Pizza $11.51$12.094.8%
      Beer $10.49$10.410.7%

      Health Care

      Item Cedar Park National avg. Difference
      Optometrist $125.61$125.680.1%
      Doctor $108.32$135.7820.2%
      Dentist $126.50$113.2911.7%
      Ibuprofen $10.36$10.652.7%
      Lipitor $431.76$468.607.9%

      Housing

      Item Cedar Park National avg. Difference
      Home Price $327,400.00$184,700.0077.3%
      Avg. Mortgage Payment $1,976.20$2,346.6915.8%
      Apartment Rent $1,475.00$949.0055.4%

      Transportation

      Item Cedar Park National avg. Difference
      Gasoline $3.04$3.4612.1%
      Tire Balancing $62.39$59.924.1%

      Utilities

      Item Cedar Park National avg. Difference
      All Electricity $212.65$193.999.6%
      Phone $201.78$192.255.0%
      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.