What it costs to live here, and how good a place it is to live, in plain numbers.
Best place to live rank
#42
42nd out of 50 states overall.
Among the weaker states for overall quality of life.
How we rank states ›Cost to live here
#15
15th cheapest state, about 12% below average.
To live the way $75,000 affords in an average state, you would need about $66,400 here.
How we measure cost ›Texas ranks 42nd of 50 states for overall quality of life and 15th for affordability. It does best on economy, cost, and dog friendly, and struggles most with safety, air quality, and healthcare. A typical household earns about $67,400 a year, and the cost of living runs about 12% below average.
Our Best Life Rank scores every state on the things that shape daily life, from cost and climate to schools and safety. Here is how Texas scores on each, best to worst.
Each factor is ranked 1 (best) to 50 (worst) across all states. Green is strong, yellow is middling, red is weak.
Typical household income
$67,400
29th highest
Typical home price
$305,000
32nd highest
Overall cost of living
12% below average
15th cheapest
Total taxes on a typical household
About 10%
42nd highest income tax
Typical commute
About 27 min
one way
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