What is the cost of living in Uvalde, TX?
According to the most recent data on the cost of living, Uvalde has an overall cost of living index of 87, which is 0.9x lower than the national index of 100.
Compared to Texas, Uvalde has a cost of living index that's 0.9x lower than Texas's index of 93.
The standard of living in Uvalde ranks as #60 most affordable out of the 419 places we measured in Texas. By definition, that implies Uvalde ranks as the #359 most expensive place in the Lone Star State.
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Uvalde Cost Of Living Vs. Texas
Six factors go into calculating the cost of living index in Uvalde. Here is how it fares on each of the criteria:
The Services index in Uvalde is 100.
The Groceries index in Uvalde is 97.
The Health index in Uvalde is 62.
The Housing index in Uvalde is 96.
The Transportation index in Uvalde is 104.
The Utilities index in Uvalde is 93.
| Living Expense | Uvalde | Texas | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 87 | 93 | 100 |
| Services | 100 | 100 | 100 |
| Groceries | 97 | 99 | 100 |
| Health | 62 | 81 | 100 |
| Housing | 96 | 97 | 100 |
| Transportation | 104 | 103 | 100 |
| Utilities | 93 | 100 | 100 |
Uvalde Cost Of Living Compared To Texas Averages
Index where 100 = national average. Source: cost-of-living index 2026.
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Uvalde, 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 Uvalde is $179,928.
The Median Rent in Uvalde is $994.
The Median Income in Uvalde is $51,141.
The Home Value To Income in Uvalde is 3.5x.
The Rent To Monthly Income in Uvalde is 0.23x.
