Cost of Living in San Elizario, TX

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14%
Overall NAT. AVG.
2%
Groceries NAT. AVG.
44%
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 San Elizario Texas National
Cost of living8694100
Groceries9898100
Health care9898100
Housing5683100
Transportation9798100
Utilities103103100
Lifestyle & Entertainment10198100
Household Items9898100
Education & Childcare9998100
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Cost Of Living Quick Facts

  • The cost of living in San Elizario is 9% lower than the Texas average
  • The cost of living in San Elizario is 14% lower than the national average
  • San Elizario housing is 44% 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$60,071$5,006$1,402$1,802
      Renters$59,400$4,950$1,386$1,782
      The percent of monthly income spent on housing can be a good indicator of the affordability of housing in San Elizario, 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 San Elizario homeowners, is $60,071. This would allow for a maximum of $1,402 per month to be spent on housing costs. For renters, the median monthly income is $59,400 which would result in a maximum of $1,386 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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