Cost of Living in Childress, TX

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17%
Overall NAT. AVG.
4%
Groceries NAT. AVG.
45%
Housing NAT. AVG.
Date & Last Updated: These cost of living estimates reflect 2026 modeled data using U.S. Census housing inputs and AI-assisted city-level pricing models.
The cost of living index is based on a national average of 100. For example, if the cost of living score is 90, then the estimated cost of living is 10% lower than the national average. If the score is 110, then the estimated cost of living is 10% higher than average. The overall index is calculated using weighted estimates across major everyday expense categories, including housing (30%), groceries (16%), transportation (12%), healthcare (10%), utilities (8%), lifestyle and entertainment (8%), household expenses (8%), and education and childcare (8%). All values are AI-assisted city-level estimates designed for directional comparisons.
Index Childress Texas National
Cost of living8394100
Groceries9798100
Health care9398100
Housing5583100
Transportation9898100
Utilities91103100
Lifestyle & Entertainment9598100
Household Items9498100
Education & Childcare9398100
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Cost Of Living Quick Facts

  • The cost of living in Childress is 12% lower than the Texas average
  • The cost of living in Childress is 17% lower than the national average
  • Childress housing is 45% 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$103,678$8,640$2,419$3,111
      Renters$54,165$4,514$1,264$1,625
      To approximate the cost of living and the housing affordability in Childress, 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 Childress have a median income of $103,678. Therefore, the amount that a consumer should spend on housing costs should be no more than $2,419 per month to avoid calamity and poverty. The renters in the city have an income of about $54,165, which would make their monthly maximum allowable rental costs $1,264.

      Texas Sales Tax

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

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      Date & Last Updated: These cost of living estimates reflect 2026 modeled data using U.S. Census housing inputs and AI-assisted city-level pricing models.
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