Cost of Living in Palmview South, TX

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18%
Overall NAT. AVG.
1%
Groceries NAT. AVG.
54%
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 Palmview South Texas National
Cost of living8294100
Groceries9998100
Health care9998100
Housing4683100
Transportation9698100
Utilities102103100
Lifestyle & Entertainment9998100
Household Items9698100
Education & Childcare9698100
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Cost Of Living Quick Facts

  • The cost of living in Palmview South is 12% lower than the Texas average
  • The cost of living in Palmview South is 18% lower than the national average
  • Palmview South housing is 54% 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$53,226$4,436$1,242$1,597
      Renters$0$0$0$0
      A good way to judge both the affordability of the housing and the cost of living in Palmview South 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. Palmview South has a median income of about $53,226 for people who own homes. Based on that number, a maximum of $1,242 should be spent on expenses related to housing. Renters have a slightly different median income, which is $0. Based on this average, renters should spend no more than $0 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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      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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