Cost of Living in Sparks, TX

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16%
Overall NAT. AVG.
2%
Groceries NAT. AVG.
51%
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 Sparks Texas National
Cost of living8494100
Groceries9898100
Health care9898100
Housing4983100
Transportation9798100
Utilities103103100
Lifestyle & Entertainment10198100
Household Items9898100
Education & Childcare9998100
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Cost Of Living Quick Facts

  • The cost of living in Sparks is 11% lower than the Texas average
  • The cost of living in Sparks is 16% lower than the national average
  • Sparks housing is 51% 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$64,789$5,399$1,512$1,944
      Renters$26,093$2,174$609$783
      The percentage of monthly income spent on housing related expenses can help predict the affordability of housing in Sparks, 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 Sparks, homeowners have a median income of $64,789. Using that number, a maximum of $1,512 per month should be allocated to housing expenses. For those who are renting instead of owning, the median income is $26,093, which means there is a maximum of $609 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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