Cost of Living in Kennedale, TX

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3%
Overall NAT. AVG.
4%
Groceries NAT. AVG.
17%
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 Kennedale Texas National
Cost of living10394100
Groceries9698100
Health care9998100
Housing11783100
Transportation10198100
Utilities101103100
Lifestyle & Entertainment9498100
Household Items9998100
Education & Childcare9298100
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Cost Of Living Quick Facts

  • The cost of living in Kennedale is 10% higher than the Texas average
  • The cost of living in Kennedale is 3% higher than the national average
  • Kennedale housing is 17% 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$156,251$13,021$3,646$4,688
      Renters$68,484$5,707$1,598$2,055
      A good way to judge both the affordability of the housing and the cost of living in Kennedale is by simply calculating the maximum that should be spent on housing, otherwise known as the debt-to-income ratio (DTI). The plan is to avoid spending more than 28 percent of the gross income on costs that pertain to housing and no more than 36 percent on all expenses and debts. Kennedale has a median income of about $156,251 for people who own homes. Based on that number, a maximum of $3,646 should be spent on expenses related to housing. Renters have a slightly different median income, which is $68,484. Based on this average, renters should spend no more than $1,598 on all rental costs if they want to maintain a non-impoverished standard of living.

      Texas Sales Tax

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

      Texas Income Tax

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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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