What is the cost of living in Fort Hood, TX?
According to the most recent data on the cost of living, Fort Hood has an overall cost of living index of 108, which is 1.1x higher than the national index of 100.
Compared to Texas, Fort Hood has a cost of living index that's 1.2x higher than Texas's index of 93.
The standard of living in Fort Hood ranks as #314 most affordable out of the 419 places we measured in Texas. By definition, that implies Fort Hood ranks as the #105 most expensive place in the Lone Star State.
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Fort Hood Cost Of Living Vs. Texas
Six factors go into calculating the cost of living index in Fort Hood. Here is how it fares on each of the criteria:
The Services index in Fort Hood is 97.
The Groceries index in Fort Hood is 99.
The Health index in Fort Hood is 125.
The Housing index in Fort Hood is 95.
The Transportation index in Fort Hood is 107.
The Utilities index in Fort Hood is 100.
| Living Expense | Fort Hood | Texas | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 108 | 93 | 100 |
| Services | 97 | 100 | 100 |
| Groceries | 99 | 99 | 100 |
| Health | 125 | 81 | 100 |
| Housing | 95 | 97 | 100 |
| Transportation | 107 | 103 | 100 |
| Utilities | 100 | 100 | 100 |
Fort Hood Cost Of Living Compared To Texas Averages
Index where 100 = national average. Source: cost-of-living index 2026.
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Fort Hood, 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 Fort Hood is $0.
The Median Rent in Fort Hood is $1,406.
The Median Income in Fort Hood is $62,835.
The Home Value To Income in Fort Hood is 0.0x.
The Rent To Monthly Income in Fort Hood is 0.27x.
Fort Hood, TX Costs By Category
Detailed Fort Hood Services costs vs. Texas
Detailed Fort Hood Groceries costs vs. Texas
Detailed Fort Hood Health costs vs. Texas
Detailed Fort Hood Transportation costs vs. Texas
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Cost Of Living In Cities Around Fort Hood
The cost of living varies in the cities and towns around Fort Hood. Here's a quick look at the cost of living in the most populous nearby places:
Killeen, TX has a cost of living index of 95, 0.9x Fort Hood.
Round Rock, TX has a cost of living index of 111, 1.0x Fort Hood.
Georgetown, TX has a cost of living index of 118, 1.1x Fort Hood.
| City | Population | Cost Of Living | Vs. Fort Hood |
|---|---|---|---|
| Killeen, TX | 158,159 | 95 | 0.9x |
| Round Rock, TX | 127,786 | 111 | 1.0x |
| Georgetown, TX | 85,999 | 118 | 1.1x |
| Cedar Park, TX | 78,301 | 123 | 1.1x |
| Leander, TX | 74,067 | 116 | 1.1x |
| Pflugerville, TX | 65,971 | 109 | 1.0x |
| Copperas Cove, TX | 37,947 | 89 | 0.8x |
| Hutto, TX | 35,483 | 110 | 1.0x |
| Harker Heights, TX | 34,128 | 104 | 1.0x |
| Belton, TX | 24,356 | 97 | 0.9x |
