What is the cost of living in Helotes, TX?
According to the most recent data on the cost of living, Helotes has an overall cost of living index of 128, which is 1.3x higher than the national index of 100.
Compared to Texas, Helotes has a cost of living index that's 1.4x higher than Texas's index of 93.
The standard of living in Helotes ranks as #389 most affordable out of the 419 places we measured in Texas. By definition, that implies Helotes ranks as the #30 most expensive place in the Lone Star State.
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Helotes Cost Of Living Vs. Texas
Six factors go into calculating the cost of living index in Helotes. Here is how it fares on each of the criteria:
The Services index in Helotes is 101.
The Groceries index in Helotes is 105.
The Health index in Helotes is 186.
The Housing index in Helotes is 108.
The Transportation index in Helotes is 102.
The Utilities index in Helotes is 101.
| Living Expense | Helotes | Texas | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 128 | 93 | 100 |
| Services | 101 | 100 | 100 |
| Groceries | 105 | 99 | 100 |
| Health | 186 | 81 | 100 |
| Housing | 108 | 97 | 100 |
| Transportation | 102 | 103 | 100 |
| Utilities | 101 | 100 | 100 |
Helotes Cost Of Living Compared To Texas Averages
Index where 100 = national average. Source: cost-of-living index 2026.
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Helotes, 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 Helotes is $462,259.
The Median Rent in Helotes is $2,500.
The Median Income in Helotes is $132,675.
The Home Value To Income in Helotes is 3.5x.
The Rent To Monthly Income in Helotes is 0.23x.
Helotes, TX Costs By Category
Detailed Helotes Services costs vs. Texas
Detailed Helotes Groceries costs vs. Texas
Detailed Helotes Health costs vs. Texas
Detailed Helotes Transportation costs vs. Texas
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Cost Of Living In Cities Around Helotes
The cost of living varies in the cities and towns around Helotes. Here's a quick look at the cost of living in the most populous nearby places:
San Antonio, TX has a cost of living index of 98, 0.8x Helotes.
New Braunfels, TX has a cost of living index of 108, 0.8x Helotes.
Schertz, TX has a cost of living index of 108, 0.8x Helotes.
| City | Population | Cost Of Living | Vs. Helotes |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Antonio, TX | 1,479,835 | 98 | 0.8x |
| New Braunfels, TX | 104,643 | 108 | 0.8x |
| Schertz, TX | 44,050 | 108 | 0.8x |
| Timberwood Park, TX | 35,413 | 127 | 1.0x |
| Cibolo, TX | 35,109 | 113 | 0.9x |
| Converse, TX | 29,607 | 100 | 0.8x |
| Kerrville, TX | 24,755 | 104 | 0.8x |
| Boerne, TX | 20,518 | 122 | 1.0x |
| Live Oak, TX | 15,984 | 101 | 0.8x |
| Leon Valley, TX | 11,446 | 101 | 0.8x |
