What is the cost of living in Tyler, TX?
According to the most recent data on the cost of living, Tyler has an overall cost of living index of 97, which is 1.0x lower than the national index of 100.
Compared to Texas, Tyler has a cost of living index that's 1.0x higher than Texas's index of 93.
The standard of living in Tyler ranks as #212 most affordable out of the 419 places we measured in Texas. By definition, that implies Tyler ranks as the #207 most expensive place in the Lone Star State.
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Tyler Cost Of Living Vs. Texas
Six factors go into calculating the cost of living index in Tyler. Here is how it fares on each of the criteria:
The Services index in Tyler is 98.
The Groceries index in Tyler is 98.
The Health index in Tyler is 93.
The Housing index in Tyler is 99.
The Transportation index in Tyler is 104.
The Utilities index in Tyler is 101.
| Living Expense | Tyler | Texas | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 97 | 93 | 100 |
| Services | 98 | 100 | 100 |
| Groceries | 98 | 99 | 100 |
| Health | 93 | 81 | 100 |
| Housing | 99 | 97 | 100 |
| Transportation | 104 | 103 | 100 |
| Utilities | 101 | 100 | 100 |
Tyler Cost Of Living Compared To Texas Averages
Index where 100 = national average. Source: cost-of-living index 2026.
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Tyler, 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 Tyler is $251,562.
The Median Rent in Tyler is $1,252.
The Median Income in Tyler is $67,486.
The Home Value To Income in Tyler is 3.7x.
The Rent To Monthly Income in Tyler is 0.22x.
Tyler, TX Costs By Category
Detailed Tyler Services costs vs. Texas
Detailed Tyler Groceries costs vs. Texas
Detailed Tyler Health costs vs. Texas
Detailed Tyler Transportation costs vs. Texas
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Cost Of Living In Cities Around Tyler
The cost of living varies in the cities and towns around Tyler. Here's a quick look at the cost of living in the most populous nearby places:
Longview, TX has a cost of living index of 95, 1.0x Tyler.
Palestine, TX has a cost of living index of 89, 0.9x Tyler.
Jacksonville, TX has a cost of living index of 89, 0.9x Tyler.
| City | Population | Cost Of Living | Vs. Tyler |
|---|---|---|---|
| Longview, TX | 82,923 | 95 | 1.0x |
| Palestine, TX | 19,136 | 89 | 0.9x |
| Jacksonville, TX | 14,325 | 89 | 0.9x |
| Kilgore, TX | 13,470 | 93 | 1.0x |
| Henderson, TX | 13,385 | 92 | 0.9x |
| Athens, TX | 13,200 | 89 | 0.9x |
| Whitehouse, TX | 9,122 | 98 | 1.0x |
| Lindale, TX | 6,644 | 98 | 1.0x |
