What is the cost of living in Muleshoe, TX?
According to the most recent data on the cost of living, Muleshoe has an overall cost of living index of 81, which is 0.8x lower than the national index of 100.
Compared to Texas, Muleshoe has a cost of living index that's 0.9x lower than Texas's index of 93.
The standard of living in Muleshoe ranks as #6 most affordable out of the 419 places we measured in Texas. By definition, that implies Muleshoe ranks as the #413 most expensive place in the Lone Star State.
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Muleshoe Cost Of Living Vs. Texas
Six factors go into calculating the cost of living index in Muleshoe. Here is how it fares on each of the criteria:
The Services index in Muleshoe is 101.
The Groceries index in Muleshoe is 101.
The Health index in Muleshoe is 46.
The Housing index in Muleshoe is 94.
The Transportation index in Muleshoe is 92.
The Utilities index in Muleshoe is 95.
| Living Expense | Muleshoe | Texas | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 81 | 93 | 100 |
| Services | 101 | 100 | 100 |
| Groceries | 101 | 99 | 100 |
| Health | 46 | 81 | 100 |
| Housing | 94 | 97 | 100 |
| Transportation | 92 | 103 | 100 |
| Utilities | 95 | 100 | 100 |
Muleshoe Cost Of Living Compared To Texas Averages
Index where 100 = national average. Source: cost-of-living index 2026.
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Muleshoe, 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 Muleshoe is $144,581.
The Median Rent in Muleshoe is $938.
The Median Income in Muleshoe is $69,097.
The Home Value To Income in Muleshoe is 2.1x.
The Rent To Monthly Income in Muleshoe is 0.16x.
Muleshoe, TX Costs By Category
Detailed Muleshoe Services costs vs. Texas
Detailed Muleshoe Groceries costs vs. Texas
Detailed Muleshoe Health costs vs. Texas
Detailed Muleshoe Transportation costs vs. Texas
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Cost Of Living In Cities Around Muleshoe
The cost of living varies in the cities and towns around Muleshoe. Here's a quick look at the cost of living in the most populous nearby places:
Clovis, NM has a cost of living index of 92, 1.1x Muleshoe.
Hereford, TX has a cost of living index of 86, 1.1x Muleshoe.
Levelland, TX has a cost of living index of 88, 1.1x Muleshoe.
| City | Population | Cost Of Living | Vs. Muleshoe |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clovis, NM | 37,942 | 92 | 1.1x |
| Hereford, TX | 14,840 | 86 | 1.1x |
| Levelland, TX | 12,466 | 88 | 1.1x |
| Portales, NM | 11,968 | 88 | 1.1x |
| Littlefield, TX | 5,822 | 84 | 1.0x |
