Cost of Living in Rio Bravo, TX

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18%
Overall NAT. AVG.
1%
Groceries NAT. AVG.
55%
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 Rio Bravo Texas National
Cost of living8294100
Groceries9998100
Health care9798100
Housing4583100
Transportation10098100
Utilities101103100
Lifestyle & Entertainment9898100
Household Items9898100
Education & Childcare9698100
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Cost Of Living Quick Facts

  • The cost of living in Rio Bravo is 12% lower than the Texas average
  • The cost of living in Rio Bravo is 18% lower than the national average
  • Rio Bravo housing is 55% 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$56,645$4,720$1,322$1,700
      Renters$26,735$2,228$624$802
      A good indicator of the general affordability of housing in Rio Bravo, 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 Rio Bravo, the median monthly income is $56,645 for those who own their own homes. Under the standard rule, that income level would allow for $1,322 to be budgeted for housing expenses each month, at the most. Renters, on the other hand, earn about $26,735, per the median income in the area. That would allow for renters to spend up to $624 on monthly rental expenses.

      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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