Cost of Living in La Joya, TX

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15%
Overall NAT. AVG.
1%
Groceries NAT. AVG.
46%
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 La Joya Texas National
Cost of living8594100
Groceries9998100
Health care9998100
Housing5483100
Transportation9698100
Utilities102103100
Lifestyle & Entertainment9998100
Household Items9698100
Education & Childcare9698100
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Cost Of Living Quick Facts

  • The cost of living in La Joya is 10% lower than the Texas average
  • The cost of living in La Joya is 15% lower than the national average
  • La Joya housing is 46% 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$68,304$5,692$1,594$2,049
      Renters$23,031$1,919$537$691
      The percent of monthly income spent on housing can be a good indicator of the affordability of housing in La Joya, TX, as well as the overall cost of living. As a general rule of thumb, the debt-to-income ratio (DTI) for homeowners or renters should be not more than 28 percent of gross income to be spent on housing related costs and not more than 36 percent of income on all expenses, including debts. The median income for La Joya homeowners, is $68,304. This would allow for a maximum of $1,594 per month to be spent on housing costs. For renters, the median monthly income is $23,031 which would result in a maximum of $537 to be spent on rental costs.

      Texas Sales Tax

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

      Texas Income Tax

      State Income Tax (Low) Income Tax (High)
      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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