Cost of Living in Rice, Houston, TX

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50%
Overall NAT. AVG.
3%
Groceries NAT. AVG.
161%
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 Rice Houston Texas
Cost of living15010394
Groceries10310398
Health care989898
Housing26110583
Transportation10110198
Utilities104104103
Lifestyle & Entertainment999998
Household Items10110198
Education & Childcare10810898
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Cost Of Living Quick Facts

  • The cost of living in Rice is 59% higher than the Houston average
  • The cost of living in Rice is 50% higher than the national average
  • Rice housing is 161% 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)
      Household$198,832$16,569$4,639$5,966

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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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