What is the cost of living in Wharton, TX?
According to the most recent data on the cost of living, Wharton has an overall cost of living index of 90, which is 0.9x lower than the national index of 100.
Compared to Texas, Wharton has a cost of living index that's 1.0x lower than Texas's index of 93.
The standard of living in Wharton ranks as #115 most affordable out of the 419 places we measured in Texas. By definition, that implies Wharton ranks as the #304 most expensive place in the Lone Star State.
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Wharton Cost Of Living Vs. Texas
Six factors go into calculating the cost of living index in Wharton. Here is how it fares on each of the criteria:
The Services index in Wharton is 99.
The Groceries index in Wharton is 101.
The Health index in Wharton is 61.
The Housing index in Wharton is 98.
The Transportation index in Wharton is 107.
The Utilities index in Wharton is 97.
| Living Expense | Wharton | Texas | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 90 | 93 | 100 |
| Services | 99 | 100 | 100 |
| Groceries | 101 | 99 | 100 |
| Health | 61 | 81 | 100 |
| Housing | 98 | 97 | 100 |
| Transportation | 107 | 103 | 100 |
| Utilities | 97 | 100 | 100 |
Wharton Cost Of Living Compared To Texas Averages
Index where 100 = national average. Source: cost-of-living index 2026.
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Wharton, 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 Wharton is $219,259.
The Median Rent in Wharton is $1,051.
The Median Income in Wharton is $58,212.
The Home Value To Income in Wharton is 3.8x.
The Rent To Monthly Income in Wharton is 0.22x.
Wharton, TX Costs By Category
Detailed Wharton Services costs vs. Texas
Detailed Wharton Groceries costs vs. Texas
Detailed Wharton Health costs vs. Texas
Detailed Wharton Transportation costs vs. Texas
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Cost Of Living In Cities Around Wharton
The cost of living varies in the cities and towns around Wharton. 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, 1.4x Wharton.
Mission Bend, TX has a cost of living index of 102, 1.1x Wharton.
Fresno, TX has a cost of living index of 106, 1.2x Wharton.
| City | Population | Cost Of Living | Vs. Wharton |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sugar Land, TX | 110,016 | 126 | 1.4x |
| Mission Bend, TX | 36,586 | 102 | 1.1x |
| Fresno, TX | 24,560 | 106 | 1.2x |
| Cinco Ranch, TX | 18,611 | 129 | 1.4x |
| Bellaire, TX | 17,206 | 185 | 2.1x |
| West University Place, TX | 14,982 | 236 | 2.6x |
| El Campo, TX | 12,202 | 98 | 1.1x |
| Four Corners, TX | 11,692 | 106 | 1.2x |
