What is the cost of living in Lufkin, TX?
According to the most recent data on the cost of living, Lufkin has an overall cost of living index of 91, which is 0.9x lower than the national index of 100.
Compared to Texas, Lufkin has a cost of living index that's 1.0x lower than Texas's index of 93.
The standard of living in Lufkin ranks as #131 most affordable out of the 419 places we measured in Texas. By definition, that implies Lufkin ranks as the #288 most expensive place in the Lone Star State.
For more reading on life in Lufkin, check out:
Lufkin Cost Of Living Vs. Texas
Six factors go into calculating the cost of living index in Lufkin. Here is how it fares on each of the criteria:
The Services index in Lufkin is 99.
The Groceries index in Lufkin is 98.
The Health index in Lufkin is 75.
The Housing index in Lufkin is 94.
The Transportation index in Lufkin is 107.
The Utilities index in Lufkin is 94.
| Living Expense | Lufkin | Texas | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 91 | 93 | 100 |
| Services | 99 | 100 | 100 |
| Groceries | 98 | 99 | 100 |
| Health | 75 | 81 | 100 |
| Housing | 94 | 97 | 100 |
| Transportation | 107 | 103 | 100 |
| Utilities | 94 | 100 | 100 |
Lufkin Cost Of Living Compared To Texas Averages
Index where 100 = national average. Source: cost-of-living index 2026.
For more reading on cost of living around Texas, check out:
Protect your home budget Compare home warranties in Lufkin Get matched →Source: Cost-of-living index 2026, normalized to US average = 100
Lufkin, 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 Lufkin is $199,674.
The Median Rent in Lufkin is $1,079.
The Median Income in Lufkin is $57,048.
The Home Value To Income in Lufkin is 3.5x.
The Rent To Monthly Income in Lufkin is 0.23x.
Lufkin, TX Costs By Category
Detailed Lufkin Services costs vs. Texas
Detailed Lufkin Groceries costs vs. Texas
Detailed Lufkin Health costs vs. Texas
Detailed Lufkin Transportation costs vs. Texas
Lufkin SnackAbility
Cost Of Living In Cities Around Lufkin
The cost of living varies in the cities and towns around Lufkin. Here's a quick look at the cost of living in the most populous nearby places:
Nacogdoches, TX has a cost of living index of 92, 1.0x Lufkin.
| City | Population | Cost Of Living | Vs. Lufkin |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nacogdoches, TX | 32,197 | 92 | 1.0x |
