Cost of Living in Prairie View, TX

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Overall NAT. AVG.
2%
Groceries NAT. AVG.
4%
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 Prairie View Texas National
Cost of living10094100
Groceries9898100
Health care10198100
Housing10483100
Transportation9698100
Utilities100103100
Lifestyle & Entertainment9498100
Household Items9698100
Education & Childcare10398100
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Cost Of Living Quick Facts

  • The cost of living in Prairie View is 6% higher than the Texas average
  • The cost of living in Prairie View is equal to the national average
  • Prairie View housing is 4% 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$89,931$7,494$2,098$2,698
      Renters$22,520$1,877$525$676
      The percentage of monthly income spent on housing related expenses can help predict the affordability of housing in Prairie View, TX, as well as what the overall cost of living might be. Generally, a good rule to follow is that the debt-to-income (DTI) level you want to maintain is 28 percent or less of your income on your rent or mortgage payments and not more than 36 percent of income on all expenses and debts. In Prairie View, homeowners have a median income of $89,931. Using that number, a maximum of $2,098 per month should be allocated to housing expenses. For those who are renting instead of owning, the median income is $22,520, which means there is a maximum of $525 to be spent on the costs of renting a home or apartment.

      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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