What is the cost of living in Alpine, TX?
According to the most recent data on the cost of living, Alpine has an overall cost of living index of 96, which is 1.0x lower than the national index of 100.
Compared to Texas, Alpine has a cost of living index that's 1.0x higher than Texas's index of 93.
The standard of living in Alpine ranks as #200 most affordable out of the 419 places we measured in Texas. By definition, that implies Alpine ranks as the #219 most expensive place in the Lone Star State.
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Alpine Cost Of Living Vs. Texas
Six factors go into calculating the cost of living index in Alpine. Here is how it fares on each of the criteria:
The Services index in Alpine is 100.
The Groceries index in Alpine is 99.
The Health index in Alpine is 88.
The Housing index in Alpine is 98.
The Transportation index in Alpine is 109.
The Utilities index in Alpine is 102.
| Living Expense | Alpine | Texas | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 96 | 93 | 100 |
| Services | 100 | 100 | 100 |
| Groceries | 99 | 99 | 100 |
| Health | 88 | 81 | 100 |
| Housing | 98 | 97 | 100 |
| Transportation | 109 | 103 | 100 |
| Utilities | 102 | 100 | 100 |
Alpine Cost Of Living Compared To Texas Averages
Index where 100 = national average. Source: cost-of-living index 2026.
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Alpine, 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 Alpine is $254,370.
The Median Rent in Alpine is $891.
The Median Income in Alpine is $60,139.
The Home Value To Income in Alpine is 4.2x.
The Rent To Monthly Income in Alpine is 0.18x.
Alpine, TX Costs By Category
Detailed Alpine Services costs vs. Texas
Detailed Alpine Groceries costs vs. Texas
Detailed Alpine Health costs vs. Texas
Detailed Alpine Transportation costs vs. Texas
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Cost Of Living In Cities Around Alpine
The cost of living varies in the cities and towns around Alpine. Here's a quick look at the cost of living in the most populous nearby places:
Fort Stockton, TX has a cost of living index of 91, 0.9x Alpine.
| City | Population | Cost Of Living | Vs. Alpine |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Stockton, TX | 8,278 | 91 | 0.9x |
