| Index | Valentine | Texas | National |
| Cost of living | 81 | 94 | 100 |
| Groceries | 98 | 98 | 100 |
| Health care | 98 | 98 | 100 |
| Housing | 40 | 83 | 100 |
| Transportation | 97 | 98 | 100 |
| Utilities | 103 | 103 | 100 |
| Lifestyle & Entertainment | 101 | 98 | 100 |
| Household Items | 98 | 98 | 100 |
| Education & Childcare | 99 | 98 | 100 |

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| Educare index |
| Median Income | Per Year | Per Month | Max Budget (28% DTI) | Max Budget (36% DTI) |
| Owners | $38,643 | $3,220 | $902 | $1,159 |
| Renters | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| State | General Sales Tax | With Max Surtax |
| Texas | 6.25% | 8.25% |
| State | Income Tax (Low) | Income Tax (High) |
| Texas | 0% | 0% |
| City | Population | Cost of Living Index | National Avg. |
| Valentine, TX | 168 | 81 | 18.9% |
| City | Population | Cost of Living Index | National Avg. |
| Seldovia, AK | 168 | 113 | 13.0% |
| Lexa, AR | 168 | 81 | 19.0% |
| Antares, AZ | 168 | 87 | 12.7% |
| Chapin, IA | 168 | 80 | 19.9% |
| Prairieburg, IA | 168 | 83 | 16.6% |
| Valentine, TX | 168 | 81 | 18.9% |