What is the cost of living in Fulshear, TX?
According to the most recent data on the cost of living, Fulshear has an overall cost of living index of 143, which is 1.4x higher than the national index of 100.
Compared to Texas, Fulshear has a cost of living index that's 1.5x higher than Texas's index of 93.
The standard of living in Fulshear ranks as #402 most affordable out of the 419 places we measured in Texas. By definition, that implies Fulshear ranks as the #17 most expensive place in the Lone Star State.
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Fulshear Cost Of Living Vs. Texas
Six factors go into calculating the cost of living index in Fulshear. Here is how it fares on each of the criteria:
The Services index in Fulshear is 101.
The Groceries index in Fulshear is 102.
The Health index in Fulshear is 246.
The Housing index in Fulshear is 96.
The Transportation index in Fulshear is 106.
The Utilities index in Fulshear is 99.
| Living Expense | Fulshear | Texas | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 143 | 93 | 100 |
| Services | 101 | 100 | 100 |
| Groceries | 102 | 99 | 100 |
| Health | 246 | 81 | 100 |
| Housing | 96 | 97 | 100 |
| Transportation | 106 | 103 | 100 |
| Utilities | 99 | 100 | 100 |
Fulshear Cost Of Living Compared To Texas Averages
Index where 100 = national average. Source: cost-of-living index 2026.
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Fulshear, 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 Fulshear is $505,480.
The Median Rent in Fulshear is $1,952.
The Median Income in Fulshear is $187,035.
The Home Value To Income in Fulshear is 2.7x.
The Rent To Monthly Income in Fulshear is 0.13x.
Fulshear, TX Costs By Category
Detailed Fulshear Services costs vs. Texas
Detailed Fulshear Groceries costs vs. Texas
Detailed Fulshear Health costs vs. Texas
Detailed Fulshear Transportation costs vs. Texas
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Cost Of Living In Cities Around Fulshear
The cost of living varies in the cities and towns around Fulshear. Here's a quick look at the cost of living in the most populous nearby places:
Sugar Land, TX has a cost of living index of 126, 0.9x Fulshear.
Mission Bend, TX has a cost of living index of 102, 0.7x Fulshear.
Katy, TX has a cost of living index of 106, 0.7x Fulshear.
| City | Population | Cost Of Living | Vs. Fulshear |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sugar Land, TX | 110,016 | 126 | 0.9x |
| Mission Bend, TX | 36,586 | 102 | 0.7x |
| Katy, TX | 25,184 | 106 | 0.7x |
| Pecan Grove, TX | 24,272 | 116 | 0.8x |
| Cinco Ranch, TX | 18,611 | 129 | 0.9x |
| Stafford, TX | 17,401 | 104 | 0.7x |
| Richmond, TX | 12,582 | 97 | 0.7x |
| Four Corners, TX | 11,692 | 106 | 0.7x |
| Brookshire, TX | 5,495 | 87 | 0.6x |
