What is the cost of living in Luling, TX?
According to the most recent data on the cost of living, Luling has an overall cost of living index of 91, which is 0.9x lower than the national index of 100.
Compared to Texas, Luling has a cost of living index that's 1.0x lower than Texas's index of 93.
The standard of living in Luling ranks as #131 most affordable out of the 419 places we measured in Texas. By definition, that implies Luling ranks as the #288 most expensive place in the Lone Star State.
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Luling Cost Of Living Vs. Texas
Six factors go into calculating the cost of living index in Luling. Here is how it fares on each of the criteria:
The Services index in Luling is 97.
The Groceries index in Luling is 98.
The Health index in Luling is 72.
The Housing index in Luling is 102.
The Transportation index in Luling is 102.
The Utilities index in Luling is 91.
| Living Expense | Luling | Texas | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 91 | 93 | 100 |
| Services | 97 | 100 | 100 |
| Groceries | 98 | 99 | 100 |
| Health | 72 | 81 | 100 |
| Housing | 102 | 97 | 100 |
| Transportation | 102 | 103 | 100 |
| Utilities | 91 | 100 | 100 |
Luling Cost Of Living Compared To Texas Averages
Index where 100 = national average. Source: cost-of-living index 2026.
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Luling, 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 Luling is $225,021.
The Median Rent in Luling is $1,021.
The Median Income in Luling is $54,818.
The Home Value To Income in Luling is 4.1x.
The Rent To Monthly Income in Luling is 0.22x.
Luling, TX Costs By Category
Detailed Luling Services costs vs. Texas
Detailed Luling Groceries costs vs. Texas
Detailed Luling Health costs vs. Texas
Detailed Luling Transportation costs vs. Texas
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Cost Of Living In Cities Around Luling
The cost of living varies in the cities and towns around Luling. Here's a quick look at the cost of living in the most populous nearby places:
Austin, TX has a cost of living index of 124, 1.4x Luling.
New Braunfels, TX has a cost of living index of 108, 1.2x Luling.
San Marcos, TX has a cost of living index of 100, 1.1x Luling.
| City | Population | Cost Of Living | Vs. Luling |
|---|---|---|---|
| Austin, TX | 979,539 | 124 | 1.4x |
| New Braunfels, TX | 104,643 | 108 | 1.2x |
| San Marcos, TX | 70,897 | 100 | 1.1x |
| Kyle, TX | 56,823 | 108 | 1.2x |
| Schertz, TX | 44,050 | 108 | 1.2x |
| Cibolo, TX | 35,109 | 113 | 1.2x |
| Canyon Lake, TX | 33,883 | 109 | 1.2x |
| Seguin, TX | 33,754 | 93 | 1.0x |
| Converse, TX | 29,607 | 100 | 1.1x |
| Live Oak, TX | 15,984 | 101 | 1.1x |
