What is the cost of living in Stafford, TX?
According to the most recent data on the cost of living, Stafford has an overall cost of living index of 104, which is 1.0x higher than the national index of 100.
Compared to Texas, Stafford has a cost of living index that's 1.1x higher than Texas's index of 93.
The standard of living in Stafford ranks as #284 most affordable out of the 419 places we measured in Texas. By definition, that implies Stafford ranks as the #135 most expensive place in the Lone Star State.
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Stafford Cost Of Living Vs. Texas
Six factors go into calculating the cost of living index in Stafford. Here is how it fares on each of the criteria:
The Services index in Stafford is 103.
The Groceries index in Stafford is 101.
The Health index in Stafford is 112.
The Housing index in Stafford is 100.
The Transportation index in Stafford is 103.
The Utilities index in Stafford is 100.
| Living Expense | Stafford | Texas | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 104 | 93 | 100 |
| Services | 103 | 100 | 100 |
| Groceries | 101 | 99 | 100 |
| Health | 112 | 81 | 100 |
| Housing | 100 | 97 | 100 |
| Transportation | 103 | 103 | 100 |
| Utilities | 100 | 100 | 100 |
Stafford Cost Of Living Compared To Texas Averages
Index where 100 = national average. Source: cost-of-living index 2026.
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Stafford, 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 Stafford is $299,018.
The Median Rent in Stafford is $1,519.
The Median Income in Stafford is $87,432.
The Home Value To Income in Stafford is 3.4x.
The Rent To Monthly Income in Stafford is 0.21x.
Stafford, TX Costs By Category
Detailed Stafford Services costs vs. Texas
Detailed Stafford Groceries costs vs. Texas
Detailed Stafford Health costs vs. Texas
Detailed Stafford Transportation costs vs. Texas
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Cost Of Living In Cities Around Stafford
The cost of living varies in the cities and towns around Stafford. Here's a quick look at the cost of living in the most populous nearby places:
Sugar Land, TX has a cost of living index of 126, 1.2x Stafford.
Mission Bend, TX has a cost of living index of 102, 1.0x Stafford.
Fresno, TX has a cost of living index of 106, 1.0x Stafford.
| City | Population | Cost Of Living | Vs. Stafford |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sugar Land, TX | 110,016 | 126 | 1.2x |
| Mission Bend, TX | 36,586 | 102 | 1.0x |
| Fresno, TX | 24,560 | 106 | 1.0x |
| Cinco Ranch, TX | 18,611 | 129 | 1.2x |
| Bellaire, TX | 17,206 | 185 | 1.8x |
| West University Place, TX | 14,982 | 236 | 2.3x |
| Four Corners, TX | 11,692 | 106 | 1.0x |
