Gatesville, TX Cost Of Living
Gatesville's Overall Cost Of Living
Lower Than The National Average
In Texas
In America
What is the cost of living in Gatesville, TX?
According to the most recent data on the cost of living, Gatesville has an overall cost of living index of 83 which is 0.8x lower than the national index of 100.
Compared to only Texas, Gatesville has a cost of living index that's 0.9x lower than Texas's index of 94.
The standard of living in Gatesville ranks as #491 most affordable out of the 6,418 places we measured in Texas. By definition, that implies Gatesville ranks as the #5,927 most expensive place in the Lone Star State.
Gatesville Cost Of Living Vs. Texas
| Living Expense | Gatesville | Texas | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 83 | 94 | 100 | |
| Services | 90 | 98 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 80 | 89 | 100 | |
| Health | 114 | 95 | 100 | |
| Housing | 55 | 83 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 95 | 89 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 120 | 101 | 100 | |
Gatesville, TX Housing Cost Breakdown
Housing swings affordability the most between places in Texas, so we broke down the statistics around housing costs into more detail. It's also important to consider median household incomes to make apples-to-apples comparisons across locations.
Home and income come data comes from the most recent US Census ACS 2014-2018.
Median Home Value
Median Rent
Median Income
| Statistic | Gatesville | Texas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $102,900 | $187,200 | $229,800 |
| Median Rent | $756 | $1,082 | $1,096 |
| Median Income | $45,495 | $63,826 | $64,994 |
| Home Value To Income | 2.3x | 2.9x | 3.5x |
| Rent To Monthly Income | 0.2x | 0.2x | 0.2x |
Detailed Gatesville Services Costs Vs. Texas
| Item | Gatesville | Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Shampoo | $0.88 | $1.06 |
| Movie | $8.75 | $10.68 |
| Bowling | $10.78 | $14.67 |
Detailed Gatesville Groceries Costs Vs. Texas
| Item | Gatesville | Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Ground Beef | $3.19 | $4.22 |
| Fried Chicken | $0.95 | $1.39 |
| Milk | $1.47 | $2.05 |
Detailed Gatesville Health Costs Vs. Texas
| Item | Gatesville | Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Haircut | $18.42 | $18.62 |
| Beauty Salon | $40.08 | $39.05 |
| Toothpaste | $1.83 | $2.34 |
Detailed Gatesville Transportation Costs Vs. Texas
| Item | Gatesville | Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Potatoes | $2.3 | $3.29 |
| Pizza | $9.71 | $10.62 |
| Beer | $9.91 | $9.38 |
| Optometrist | $99.78 | $108.57 |
| Doctor | $204.2 | $116.17 |
| Dentist | $85.35 | $99.13 |
Detailed Gatesville Utilities Costs Vs. Texas
| Item | Gatesville | Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Gasoline | $1.89 | $2.22 |
| Tire Balancing | $57.95 | $50.07 |
| All Electricity | $218.61 | $167.67 |
| Phone | $184.73 | $175.64 |
Gatesville SnackAbility
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Cost Of Living In Cities Around Gatesville
| City | Population | Cost Of Living | Vs. Gatesville |
|---|---|---|---|
| Killeen, TX | 148,573 | 89 | 1.1x |
| Waco, TX | 137,779 | 86 | 1.0x |
| Temple, TX | 76,590 | 90 | 1.1x |
| Copperas Cove, TX | 32,960 | 85 | 1.0x |
| Harker Heights, TX | 31,657 | 92 | 1.1x |
| Fort Hood, TX | 23,302 | 85 | 1.0x |
| Belton, TX | 22,173 | 88 | 1.1x |
| Hewitt, TX | 14,705 | 93 | 1.1x |
| Robinson, TX | 11,806 | 94 | 1.1x |
| McGregor, TX | 5,212 | 82 | 1.0x |
