Bulverde, TX Cost Of Living

The latest cost of living statistics for Bulverde. Includes statistics on rent, mortgages, healthcare, and other costs for Bulverde compared to the state and national averages.

Cost of living in Bulverde, Texas

Cost of living in Bulverde research summary. The cost of living index is set to 100 for the average place in the United States. A cost of living index above 100 means Bulverde is expensive. An index value below 100 means the city is a relatively cheap place to live.

On a city-by-city basis in Texas, home prices and rent have the biggest impact on the cost of living. Here are the key takeaways based on Saturday Night Science:

115 Cost of living index 1.1x higher vs US
#353 Cheapest in Texas (of 419)
#3,989 Cheapest in the U.S. (of 6,489)
$476,431 Median home value
$1,794 Median rent
$112,188 Median income
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What is the cost of living in Bulverde, TX?

According to the most recent data on the cost of living, Bulverde has an overall cost of living index of 115, which is 1.1x higher than the national index of 100.

Compared to Texas, Bulverde has a cost of living index that's 1.2x higher than Texas's index of 93.

The standard of living in Bulverde ranks as #353 most affordable out of the 419 places we measured in Texas. By definition, that implies Bulverde ranks as the #66 most expensive place in the Lone Star State.

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Bulverde Cost Of Living Vs. Texas

Six factors go into calculating the cost of living index in Bulverde. Here is how it fares on each of the criteria:

  • The Services index in Bulverde is 99.

  • The Groceries index in Bulverde is 99.

  • The Health index in Bulverde is 155.

  • The Housing index in Bulverde is 98.

  • The Transportation index in Bulverde is 102.

  • The Utilities index in Bulverde is 103.

Living Expense Bulverde Texas National Average
Overall 115 93 100
Services 99 100 100
Groceries 99 99 100
Health 155 81 100
Housing 98 97 100
Transportation 102 103 100
Utilities 103 100 100

Bulverde Cost Of Living Compared To Texas Averages

Services
Bulverde 99
Texas avg 100
Groceries
Bulverde 99
Texas avg 99
Health
Bulverde 155
Texas avg 81
Housing
Bulverde 98
Texas avg 97
Transportation
Bulverde 102
Texas avg 103
Utilities
Bulverde 103
Texas avg 100

Index where 100 = national average. Source: cost-of-living index 2026.

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Source: Cost-of-living index 2026, normalized to US average = 100

Bulverde, TX Housing Cost Breakdown

$476,431Median Home Value
$1,794Median Rent
$112,188Median Income

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 Bulverde is $476,431.

  • The Median Rent in Bulverde is $1,794.

  • The Median Income in Bulverde is $112,188.

  • The Home Value To Income in Bulverde is 4.2x.

  • The Rent To Monthly Income in Bulverde is 0.19x.

Statistic Bulverde Texas United States
Median Home Value $476,431 $300,957 $332,700
Median Rent $1,794 $1,403 $1,413
Median Income $112,188 $78,476 $80,734
Home Value To Income 4.2x 3.8x 4.1x
Rent To Monthly Income 0.19x 0.21x 0.21x

Bulverde, TX Costs By Category

Detailed Bulverde Services costs vs. Texas
Item Bulverde Texas
Shampoo $1.06 $1.28
Movie $9.5 $12.13
Bowling $13.7 $18
Haircut $20.78 $24.26
Beauty Salon $43.67 $45.56
Detailed Bulverde Groceries costs vs. Texas
Item Bulverde Texas
Ground Beef $4.93 $5.84
Fried Chicken $1.57 $1.57
Milk $4.57 $4.67
Potatoes $4.55 $4.93
Pizza $11.32 $12.09
Beer $10.5 $10.41
Toothpaste $3.6 $3.7
Detailed Bulverde Health costs vs. Texas
Item Bulverde Texas
Optometrist $132.0 $125.68
Doctor $171.14 $135.78
Dentist $108.33 $113.29
Detailed Bulverde Transportation costs vs. Texas
Item Bulverde Texas
Gasoline $3.03 $3.46
Tire Balancing $57.2 $59.92
Detailed Bulverde Utilities costs vs. Texas
Item Bulverde Texas
All Electricity $217.71 $193.99
Phone $201.97 $192.25

Bulverde SnackAbility

8.5Overall SnackAbility
Jobs 9/10
Housing 8.5/10
Affordability 8/10
Diversity 8/10
Safety 8/10
Amenities 6/10
Education 9/10
Commute 3/10

Cost Of Living In Cities Around Bulverde

The cost of living varies in the cities and towns around Bulverde. Here's a quick look at the cost of living in the most populous nearby places:

  • Schertz, TX has a cost of living index of 108, 0.9x Bulverde.

  • Timberwood Park, TX has a cost of living index of 127, 1.1x Bulverde.

  • Cibolo, TX has a cost of living index of 113, 1.0x Bulverde.

City Population Cost Of Living Vs. Bulverde
Schertz, TX 44,050 108 0.9x
Timberwood Park, TX 35,413 127 1.1x
Cibolo, TX 35,109 113 1.0x
Canyon Lake, TX 33,883 109 0.9x
Converse, TX 29,607 100 0.9x
Boerne, TX 20,518 122 1.1x
Live Oak, TX 15,984 101 0.9x
Selma, TX 11,503 109 0.9x
Fair Oaks Ranch, TX 10,728 154 1.3x
Scenic Oaks, TX 10,569 131 1.1x