What is the cost of living in Addison, TX?
According to the most recent data on the cost of living, Addison has an overall cost of living index of 123, which is 1.2x higher than the national index of 100.
Compared to Texas, Addison has a cost of living index that's 1.3x higher than Texas's index of 93.
The standard of living in Addison ranks as #377 most affordable out of the 419 places we measured in Texas. By definition, that implies Addison ranks as the #42 most expensive place in the Lone Star State.
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Addison Cost Of Living Vs. Texas
Six factors go into calculating the cost of living index in Addison. Here is how it fares on each of the criteria:
The Services index in Addison is 99.
The Groceries index in Addison is 99.
The Health index in Addison is 175.
The Housing index in Addison is 97.
The Transportation index in Addison is 105.
The Utilities index in Addison is 101.
| Living Expense | Addison | Texas | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 123 | 93 | 100 |
| Services | 99 | 100 | 100 |
| Groceries | 99 | 99 | 100 |
| Health | 175 | 81 | 100 |
| Housing | 97 | 97 | 100 |
| Transportation | 105 | 103 | 100 |
| Utilities | 101 | 100 | 100 |
Addison Cost Of Living Compared To Texas Averages
Index where 100 = national average. Source: cost-of-living index 2026.
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Addison, TX Housing Cost Breakdown
Housing swings affordability the most between places in Texas, so we broke down housing costs into more detail. Home and income data comes from the most recent US Census ACS 2020-2024. The key points are:
The Median Home Value in Addison is $490,587.
The Median Rent in Addison is $1,784.
The Median Income in Addison is $73,854.
The Home Value To Income in Addison is 6.6x.
The Rent To Monthly Income in Addison is 0.29x.
Addison, TX Costs By Category
Detailed Addison Services costs vs. Texas
Detailed Addison Groceries costs vs. Texas
Detailed Addison Health costs vs. Texas
Detailed Addison Transportation costs vs. Texas
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Cost Of Living In Cities Around Addison
The cost of living varies in the cities and towns around Addison. Here's a quick look at the cost of living in the most populous nearby places:
Plano, TX has a cost of living index of 120, 1.0x Addison.
Frisco, TX has a cost of living index of 133, 1.1x Addison.
Carrollton, TX has a cost of living index of 113, 0.9x Addison.
| City | Population | Cost Of Living | Vs. Addison |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plano, TX | 290,594 | 120 | 1.0x |
| Frisco, TX | 219,304 | 133 | 1.1x |
| Carrollton, TX | 133,740 | 113 | 0.9x |
| Lewisville, TX | 131,080 | 108 | 0.9x |
| Richardson, TX | 118,731 | 116 | 0.9x |
| Allen, TX | 110,265 | 120 | 1.0x |
| Flower Mound, TX | 78,389 | 128 | 1.0x |
| The Colony, TX | 45,454 | 111 | 0.9x |
| Coppell, TX | 42,154 | 132 | 1.1x |
| Farmers Branch, TX | 36,645 | 106 | 0.9x |
