What is the cost of living in Childress, TX?
According to the most recent data on the cost of living, Childress has an overall cost of living index of 83, which is 0.8x lower than the national index of 100.
Compared to Texas, Childress has a cost of living index that's 0.9x lower than Texas's index of 93.
The standard of living in Childress ranks as #16 most affordable out of the 419 places we measured in Texas. By definition, that implies Childress ranks as the #403 most expensive place in the Lone Star State.
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Childress Cost Of Living Vs. Texas
Six factors go into calculating the cost of living index in Childress. Here is how it fares on each of the criteria:
The Services index in Childress is 96.
The Groceries index in Childress is 93.
The Health index in Childress is 54.
The Housing index in Childress is 96.
The Transportation index in Childress is 93.
The Utilities index in Childress is 96.
| Living Expense | Childress | Texas | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 83 | 93 | 100 |
| Services | 96 | 100 | 100 |
| Groceries | 93 | 99 | 100 |
| Health | 54 | 81 | 100 |
| Housing | 96 | 97 | 100 |
| Transportation | 93 | 103 | 100 |
| Utilities | 96 | 100 | 100 |
Childress Cost Of Living Compared To Texas Averages
Index where 100 = national average. Source: cost-of-living index 2026.
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Childress, 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 Childress is $120,183.
The Median Rent in Childress is $910.
The Median Income in Childress is $57,644.
The Home Value To Income in Childress is 2.1x.
The Rent To Monthly Income in Childress is 0.19x.
