What is the cost of living in Beaumont, TX?
According to the most recent data on the cost of living, Beaumont has an overall cost of living index of 89, which is 0.9x lower than the national index of 100.
Compared to Texas, Beaumont has a cost of living index that's 1.0x lower than Texas's index of 93.
The standard of living in Beaumont ranks as #97 most affordable out of the 419 places we measured in Texas. By definition, that implies Beaumont ranks as the #322 most expensive place in the Lone Star State.
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Beaumont Cost Of Living Vs. Texas
Six factors go into calculating the cost of living index in Beaumont. Here is how it fares on each of the criteria:
The Services index in Beaumont is 98.
The Groceries index in Beaumont is 102.
The Health index in Beaumont is 76.
The Housing index in Beaumont is 97.
The Transportation index in Beaumont is 101.
The Utilities index in Beaumont is 96.
| Living Expense | Beaumont | Texas | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 89 | 93 | 100 |
| Services | 98 | 100 | 100 |
| Groceries | 102 | 99 | 100 |
| Health | 76 | 81 | 100 |
| Housing | 97 | 97 | 100 |
| Transportation | 101 | 103 | 100 |
| Utilities | 96 | 100 | 100 |
Beaumont Cost Of Living Compared To Texas Averages
Index where 100 = national average. Source: cost-of-living index 2026.
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Beaumont, 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 Beaumont is $166,671.
The Median Rent in Beaumont is $1,121.
The Median Income in Beaumont is $56,997.
The Home Value To Income in Beaumont is 2.9x.
The Rent To Monthly Income in Beaumont is 0.24x.
Beaumont, TX Costs By Category
Detailed Beaumont Services costs vs. Texas
Detailed Beaumont Groceries costs vs. Texas
Detailed Beaumont Health costs vs. Texas
Detailed Beaumont Transportation costs vs. Texas
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Cost Of Living In Cities Around Beaumont
The cost of living varies in the cities and towns around Beaumont. Here's a quick look at the cost of living in the most populous nearby places:
Nederland, TX has a cost of living index of 93, 1.0x Beaumont.
Groves, TX has a cost of living index of 90, 1.0x Beaumont.
Lumberton, TX has a cost of living index of 99, 1.1x Beaumont.
| City | Population | Cost Of Living | Vs. Beaumont |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nederland, TX | 18,381 | 93 | 1.0x |
| Groves, TX | 16,976 | 90 | 1.0x |
| Lumberton, TX | 13,963 | 99 | 1.1x |
| Port Neches, TX | 13,664 | 95 | 1.1x |
| Vidor, TX | 9,708 | 86 | 1.0x |
