What is the cost of living in Hempstead, TX?
According to the most recent data on the cost of living, Hempstead has an overall cost of living index of 93, which is 0.9x lower than the national index of 100.
Compared to Texas, Hempstead has a cost of living index that's 1.0x lower than Texas's index of 93.
The standard of living in Hempstead ranks as #161 most affordable out of the 419 places we measured in Texas. By definition, that implies Hempstead ranks as the #258 most expensive place in the Lone Star State.
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Hempstead Cost Of Living Vs. Texas
Six factors go into calculating the cost of living index in Hempstead. Here is how it fares on each of the criteria:
The Services index in Hempstead is 98.
The Groceries index in Hempstead is 103.
The Health index in Hempstead is 73.
The Housing index in Hempstead is 98.
The Transportation index in Hempstead is 99.
The Utilities index in Hempstead is 95.
| Living Expense | Hempstead | Texas | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 93 | 93 | 100 |
| Services | 98 | 100 | 100 |
| Groceries | 103 | 99 | 100 |
| Health | 73 | 81 | 100 |
| Housing | 98 | 97 | 100 |
| Transportation | 99 | 103 | 100 |
| Utilities | 95 | 100 | 100 |
Hempstead Cost Of Living Compared To Texas Averages
Index where 100 = national average. Source: cost-of-living index 2026.
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Hempstead, 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 Hempstead is $288,216.
The Median Rent in Hempstead is $1,234.
The Median Income in Hempstead is $60,041.
The Home Value To Income in Hempstead is 4.8x.
The Rent To Monthly Income in Hempstead is 0.25x.
Hempstead, TX Costs By Category
Detailed Hempstead Services costs vs. Texas
Detailed Hempstead Groceries costs vs. Texas
Detailed Hempstead Health costs vs. Texas
Detailed Hempstead Transportation costs vs. Texas
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Cost Of Living In Cities Around Hempstead
The cost of living varies in the cities and towns around Hempstead. Here's a quick look at the cost of living in the most populous nearby places:
The Woodlands, TX has a cost of living index of 128, 1.4x Hempstead.
Sugar Land, TX has a cost of living index of 126, 1.4x Hempstead.
Mission Bend, TX has a cost of living index of 102, 1.1x Hempstead.
| City | Population | Cost Of Living | Vs. Hempstead |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Woodlands, TX | 121,002 | 128 | 1.4x |
| Sugar Land, TX | 110,016 | 126 | 1.4x |
| Mission Bend, TX | 36,586 | 102 | 1.1x |
| Pecan Grove, TX | 24,272 | 116 | 1.2x |
| Brenham, TX | 18,641 | 99 | 1.1x |
| Cinco Ranch, TX | 18,611 | 129 | 1.4x |
| Bellaire, TX | 17,206 | 185 | 2.0x |
| West University Place, TX | 14,982 | 236 | 2.5x |
| Four Corners, TX | 11,692 | 106 | 1.1x |
| Navasota, TX | 8,542 | 89 | 1.0x |
