Cost of Living in Gun Barrel City, TX

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7%
Overall NAT. AVG.
4%
Groceries NAT. AVG.
18%
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 Gun Barrel City Texas National
Cost of living9394100
Groceries9698100
Health care9698100
Housing8283100
Transportation9998100
Utilities104103100
Lifestyle & Entertainment10298100
Household Items9998100
Education & Childcare9398100
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Cost Of Living Quick Facts

  • The cost of living in Gun Barrel City is 1% lower than the Texas average
  • The cost of living in Gun Barrel City is 7% lower than the national average
  • Gun Barrel City housing is 18% 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$83,008$6,917$1,937$2,490
      Renters$51,588$4,299$1,204$1,548
      To approximate the cost of living and the housing affordability in Gun Barrel City, 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 Gun Barrel City have a median income of $83,008. Therefore, the amount that a consumer should spend on housing costs should be no more than $1,937 per month to avoid calamity and poverty. The renters in the city have an income of about $51,588, which would make their monthly maximum allowable rental costs $1,204.

      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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