What is the cost of living in Del Rio, TX?
According to the most recent data on the cost of living, Del Rio has an overall cost of living index of 89, which is 0.9x lower than the national index of 100.
Compared to Texas, Del Rio has a cost of living index that's 1.0x lower than Texas's index of 93.
The standard of living in Del Rio ranks as #97 most affordable out of the 419 places we measured in Texas. By definition, that implies Del Rio ranks as the #322 most expensive place in the Lone Star State.
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Del Rio Cost Of Living Vs. Texas
Six factors go into calculating the cost of living index in Del Rio. Here is how it fares on each of the criteria:
The Services index in Del Rio is 99.
The Groceries index in Del Rio is 100.
The Health index in Del Rio is 65.
The Housing index in Del Rio is 98.
The Transportation index in Del Rio is 105.
The Utilities index in Del Rio is 96.
| Living Expense | Del Rio | Texas | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 89 | 93 | 100 |
| Services | 99 | 100 | 100 |
| Groceries | 100 | 99 | 100 |
| Health | 65 | 81 | 100 |
| Housing | 98 | 97 | 100 |
| Transportation | 105 | 103 | 100 |
| Utilities | 96 | 100 | 100 |
Del Rio Cost Of Living Compared To Texas Averages
Index where 100 = national average. Source: cost-of-living index 2026.
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Del Rio, 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 Del Rio is $209,762.
The Median Rent in Del Rio is $895.
The Median Income in Del Rio is $66,158.
The Home Value To Income in Del Rio is 3.2x.
The Rent To Monthly Income in Del Rio is 0.16x.
