What is the cost of living in Baytown, TX?
According to the most recent data on the cost of living, Baytown has an overall cost of living index of 94, which is 0.9x lower than the national index of 100.
Compared to Texas, Baytown has a cost of living index that's 1.0x higher than Texas's index of 93.
The standard of living in Baytown ranks as #174 most affordable out of the 419 places we measured in Texas. By definition, that implies Baytown ranks as the #245 most expensive place in the Lone Star State.
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Baytown Cost Of Living Vs. Texas
Six factors go into calculating the cost of living index in Baytown. Here is how it fares on each of the criteria:
The Services index in Baytown is 99.
The Groceries index in Baytown is 100.
The Health index in Baytown is 76.
The Housing index in Baytown is 98.
The Transportation index in Baytown is 107.
The Utilities index in Baytown is 103.
| Living Expense | Baytown | Texas | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 94 | 93 | 100 |
| Services | 99 | 100 | 100 |
| Groceries | 100 | 99 | 100 |
| Health | 76 | 81 | 100 |
| Housing | 98 | 97 | 100 |
| Transportation | 107 | 103 | 100 |
| Utilities | 103 | 100 | 100 |
Baytown Cost Of Living Compared To Texas Averages
Index where 100 = national average. Source: cost-of-living index 2026.
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Baytown, 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 Baytown is $246,066.
The Median Rent in Baytown is $1,307.
The Median Income in Baytown is $59,910.
The Home Value To Income in Baytown is 4.1x.
The Rent To Monthly Income in Baytown is 0.26x.
Baytown, TX Costs By Category
Detailed Baytown Services costs vs. Texas
Detailed Baytown Groceries costs vs. Texas
Detailed Baytown Health costs vs. Texas
Detailed Baytown Transportation costs vs. Texas
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Cost Of Living In Cities Around Baytown
The cost of living varies in the cities and towns around Baytown. Here's a quick look at the cost of living in the most populous nearby places:
Channelview, TX has a cost of living index of 96, 1.0x Baytown.
La Porte, TX has a cost of living index of 97, 1.0x Baytown.
Deer Park, TX has a cost of living index of 104, 1.1x Baytown.
| City | Population | Cost Of Living | Vs. Baytown |
|---|---|---|---|
| Channelview, TX | 43,605 | 96 | 1.0x |
| La Porte, TX | 36,730 | 97 | 1.0x |
| Deer Park, TX | 33,967 | 104 | 1.1x |
| Cloverleaf, TX | 24,063 | 91 | 1.0x |
| South Houston, TX | 16,033 | 91 | 1.0x |
| Seabrook, TX | 13,768 | 113 | 1.2x |
| Webster, TX | 12,366 | 105 | 1.1x |
| Galena Park, TX | 10,487 | 88 | 0.9x |
| Mont Belvieu, TX | 9,020 | 116 | 1.2x |
| Highlands, TX | 6,335 | 93 | 1.0x |
