Balch Springs, TX Cost Of Living
Balch Springs's Overall Cost Of Living
Lower Than The National Average
In Texas
In America
What is the cost of living in Balch Springs, TX?
According to the most recent data on the cost of living, Balch Springs has an overall cost of living index of 89 which is 0.9x lower than the national index of 100.
Compared to only Texas, Balch Springs has a cost of living index that's 0.9x lower than Texas's index of 94.
The standard of living in Balch Springs ranks as #1,460 most affordable out of the 6,418 places we measured in Texas. By definition, that implies Balch Springs ranks as the #4,958 most expensive place in the Lone Star State.
Balch Springs Cost Of Living Vs. Texas
| Living Expense | Balch Springs | Texas | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 89 | 94 | 100 | |
| Services | 105 | 98 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 99 | 89 | 100 | |
| Health | 116 | 95 | 100 | |
| Housing | 60 | 83 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 95 | 89 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 108 | 101 | 100 | |
Balch Springs, TX Housing Cost Breakdown
Housing swings affordability the most between places in Texas, so we broke down the statistics around housing costs into more detail. It's also important to consider median household incomes to make apples-to-apples comparisons across locations.
Home and income come data comes from the most recent US Census ACS 2014-2018.
Median Home Value
Median Rent
Median Income
| Statistic | Balch Springs | Texas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $120,000 | $187,200 | $229,800 |
| Median Rent | $1,024 | $1,082 | $1,096 |
| Median Income | $52,696 | $63,826 | $64,994 |
| Home Value To Income | 2.3x | 2.9x | 3.5x |
| Rent To Monthly Income | 0.23x | 0.2x | 0.2x |
Detailed Balch Springs Services Costs Vs. Texas
| Item | Balch Springs | Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Shampoo | $1.03 | $1.06 |
| Movie | $11.18 | $10.68 |
| Bowling | $21.14 | $14.67 |
Detailed Balch Springs Groceries Costs Vs. Texas
| Item | Balch Springs | Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Ground Beef | $4.42 | $4.22 |
| Fried Chicken | $1.48 | $1.39 |
| Milk | $1.97 | $2.05 |
Detailed Balch Springs Health Costs Vs. Texas
| Item | Balch Springs | Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Haircut | $27.33 | $18.62 |
| Beauty Salon | $44.45 | $39.05 |
| Toothpaste | $2.57 | $2.34 |
Detailed Balch Springs Transportation Costs Vs. Texas
| Item | Balch Springs | Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Potatoes | $3.62 | $3.29 |
| Pizza | $9.44 | $10.62 |
| Beer | $10.12 | $9.38 |
| Optometrist | $97.86 | $108.57 |
| Doctor | $121.08 | $116.17 |
| Dentist | $133.84 | $99.13 |
Detailed Balch Springs Utilities Costs Vs. Texas
| Item | Balch Springs | Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Gasoline | $1.92 | $2.22 |
| Tire Balancing | $53.65 | $50.07 |
| All Electricity | $188.78 | $167.67 |
| Phone | $185.48 | $175.64 |
Balch Springs SnackAbility
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Cost Of Living In Cities Around Balch Springs
| City | Population | Cost Of Living | Vs. Balch Springs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas, TX | 1,338,846 | 96 | 1.1x |
| Garland, TX | 238,622 | 97 | 1.1x |
| Mesquite, TX | 142,429 | 93 | 1.0x |
| Richardson, TX | 118,583 | 110 | 1.2x |
| Rowlett, TX | 65,426 | 105 | 1.2x |
| DeSoto, TX | 53,170 | 100 | 1.1x |
| Rockwall, TX | 45,168 | 108 | 1.2x |
| Duncanville, TX | 39,096 | 97 | 1.1x |
| Sachse, TX | 25,888 | 106 | 1.2x |
| University Park, TX | 25,027 | 214 | 2.4x |
