Cost of Living in Lakehills, TX

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7%
Overall NAT. AVG.
2%
Groceries NAT. AVG.
14%
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 Lakehills Texas National
Cost of living10794100
Groceries10298100
Health care10398100
Housing11483100
Transportation10798100
Utilities101103100
Lifestyle & Entertainment10098100
Household Items10298100
Education & Childcare10898100
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Cost Of Living Quick Facts

  • The cost of living in Lakehills is 13% higher than the Texas average
  • The cost of living in Lakehills is 7% higher than the national average
  • Lakehills housing is 14% 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$94,052$7,838$2,194$2,822
      Renters$98,424$8,202$2,296$2,953
      A good indicator of the general affordability of housing in Lakehills, TX, is the percentage of monthly income that should be spent on housing expenses, otherwise known as the debt-to-income ratio (DTI). Generally speaking, no more than 28 percent of your total gross income should be spent on your housing expenses and not more than 36 percent of your gross income on total expenses, including debts. In Lakehills, the median monthly income is $94,052 for those who own their own homes. Under the standard rule, that income level would allow for $2,194 to be budgeted for housing expenses each month, at the most. Renters, on the other hand, earn about $98,424, per the median income in the area. That would allow for renters to spend up to $2,296 on monthly rental expenses.

      Texas Sales Tax

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

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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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