What is the cost of living in Dickinson, TX?
According to the most recent data on the cost of living, Dickinson has an overall cost of living index of 97, which is 1.0x lower than the national index of 100.
Compared to Texas, Dickinson has a cost of living index that's 1.0x higher than Texas's index of 93.
The standard of living in Dickinson ranks as #212 most affordable out of the 419 places we measured in Texas. By definition, that implies Dickinson ranks as the #207 most expensive place in the Lone Star State.
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Dickinson Cost Of Living Vs. Texas
Six factors go into calculating the cost of living index in Dickinson. Here is how it fares on each of the criteria:
The Services index in Dickinson is 101.
The Groceries index in Dickinson is 98.
The Health index in Dickinson is 98.
The Housing index in Dickinson is 97.
The Transportation index in Dickinson is 101.
The Utilities index in Dickinson is 97.
| Living Expense | Dickinson | Texas | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 97 | 93 | 100 |
| Services | 101 | 100 | 100 |
| Groceries | 98 | 99 | 100 |
| Health | 98 | 81 | 100 |
| Housing | 97 | 97 | 100 |
| Transportation | 101 | 103 | 100 |
| Utilities | 97 | 100 | 100 |
Dickinson Cost Of Living Compared To Texas Averages
Index where 100 = national average. Source: cost-of-living index 2026.
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Dickinson, 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 Dickinson is $267,231.
The Median Rent in Dickinson is $1,231.
The Median Income in Dickinson is $91,779.
The Home Value To Income in Dickinson is 2.9x.
The Rent To Monthly Income in Dickinson is 0.16x.
Dickinson, TX Costs By Category
Detailed Dickinson Services costs vs. Texas
Detailed Dickinson Groceries costs vs. Texas
Detailed Dickinson Health costs vs. Texas
Detailed Dickinson Transportation costs vs. Texas
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Cost Of Living In Cities Around Dickinson
The cost of living varies in the cities and towns around Dickinson. Here's a quick look at the cost of living in the most populous nearby places:
Pearland, TX has a cost of living index of 111, 1.1x Dickinson.
Friendswood, TX has a cost of living index of 117, 1.2x Dickinson.
La Porte, TX has a cost of living index of 97, 1.0x Dickinson.
| City | Population | Cost Of Living | Vs. Dickinson |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pearland, TX | 127,514 | 111 | 1.1x |
| Friendswood, TX | 41,030 | 117 | 1.2x |
| La Porte, TX | 36,730 | 97 | 1.0x |
| Deer Park, TX | 33,967 | 104 | 1.1x |
| Alvin, TX | 28,333 | 97 | 1.0x |
| La Marque, TX | 19,268 | 90 | 0.9x |
| South Houston, TX | 16,033 | 91 | 0.9x |
| Seabrook, TX | 13,768 | 113 | 1.2x |
| Santa Fe, TX | 12,901 | 101 | 1.0x |
| Webster, TX | 12,366 | 105 | 1.1x |
