What is the cost of living in Mesquite, TX?
According to the most recent data on the cost of living, Mesquite has an overall cost of living index of 99, which is 1.0x lower than the national index of 100.
Compared to Texas, Mesquite has a cost of living index that's 1.1x higher than Texas's index of 93.
The standard of living in Mesquite ranks as #233 most affordable out of the 419 places we measured in Texas. By definition, that implies Mesquite ranks as the #186 most expensive place in the Lone Star State.
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Mesquite Cost Of Living Vs. Texas
Six factors go into calculating the cost of living index in Mesquite. Here is how it fares on each of the criteria:
The Services index in Mesquite is 98.
The Groceries index in Mesquite is 95.
The Health index in Mesquite is 99.
The Housing index in Mesquite is 98.
The Transportation index in Mesquite is 103.
The Utilities index in Mesquite is 101.
| Living Expense | Mesquite | Texas | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 99 | 93 | 100 |
| Services | 98 | 100 | 100 |
| Groceries | 95 | 99 | 100 |
| Health | 99 | 81 | 100 |
| Housing | 98 | 97 | 100 |
| Transportation | 103 | 103 | 100 |
| Utilities | 101 | 100 | 100 |
Mesquite Cost Of Living Compared To Texas Averages
Index where 100 = national average. Source: cost-of-living index 2026.
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Mesquite, 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 Mesquite is $262,121.
The Median Rent in Mesquite is $1,513.
The Median Income in Mesquite is $72,537.
The Home Value To Income in Mesquite is 3.6x.
The Rent To Monthly Income in Mesquite is 0.25x.
Mesquite, TX Costs By Category
Detailed Mesquite Services costs vs. Texas
Detailed Mesquite Groceries costs vs. Texas
Detailed Mesquite Health costs vs. Texas
Detailed Mesquite Transportation costs vs. Texas
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Cost Of Living In Cities Around Mesquite
The cost of living varies in the cities and towns around Mesquite. Here's a quick look at the cost of living in the most populous nearby places:
Dallas, TX has a cost of living index of 106, 1.1x Mesquite.
Garland, TX has a cost of living index of 100, 1.0x Mesquite.
Richardson, TX has a cost of living index of 116, 1.2x Mesquite.
| City | Population | Cost Of Living | Vs. Mesquite |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas, TX | 1,307,930 | 106 | 1.1x |
| Garland, TX | 246,844 | 100 | 1.0x |
| Richardson, TX | 118,731 | 116 | 1.2x |
| Rowlett, TX | 65,463 | 111 | 1.1x |
| DeSoto, TX | 56,211 | 102 | 1.0x |
| Rockwall, TX | 51,168 | 111 | 1.1x |
| Forney, TX | 31,532 | 106 | 1.1x |
| Sachse, TX | 30,491 | 112 | 1.1x |
| Balch Springs, TX | 27,255 | 91 | 0.9x |
| University Park, TX | 25,155 | 245 | 2.5x |
