Cost of Living in Highlands, TX

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5%
Overall NAT. AVG.
0%
Groceries NAT. AVG.
15%
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 Highlands Texas National
Cost of living9594100
Groceries10098100
Health care9898100
Housing8583100
Transportation9998100
Utilities105103100
Lifestyle & Entertainment9598100
Household Items10198100
Education & Childcare9698100
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Cost Of Living Quick Facts

  • The cost of living in Highlands is 1% higher than the Texas average
  • The cost of living in Highlands is 5% lower than the national average
  • Highlands housing is 15% 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$87,291$7,274$2,037$2,619
      Renters$63,849$5,321$1,490$1,916
      The affordability of the housing market in Highlands, TX as well as the overall cost of living can be predicted by what percent of the monthly income is spent on housing related costs. This is konwn as the debt-to-income ratio (DTI). The overall rule of thumb is that no more than 28% of your gross income should be spent on the overall costs related to housing and no more than 36% of gross income on all expenses and debts. Among Highlands homeowners, the median income is $87,291. This indicates that a monthly maximum of $2,037 should be spent by homeowners on all housing related costs. Renters have a median income of $63,849. This indicates that renters would have a maximum of $1,490 for their rent related monthly costs.

      Texas Sales Tax

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

      Texas Income Tax

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      Texas 0% 0%

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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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