Cost of Living in Anahuac, TX

With a cost of living index of 102, Anahuac, TX is right around the national average in cost. Living here is 2% more expensive than the national average and 14% above the Texas state average of 88. Anahuac is a small community of 2,652 residents.

Housing costs are the biggest factor in Anahuac's cost of living. The median monthly rent is $1,613 (22% above the US median of $1,319), and the median home value sits at $216,100 (29% below the national median of $304,900). At current prices, the median home costs roughly 2.9x the median household income — well within traditional affordability guidelines.

The median household income in Anahuac is $74,615, which is 1% lower than the national median of $75,149. Residents spend roughly 26% of household income on rent. This is near the 30% threshold that financial experts generally consider the upper limit of affordability.

Everyday prices in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX (Metropolitan Statistical Area) metro area tend to run above the national average. Out of 6 common grocery and utility items tracked by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 5 are priced higher than the US average. These real-world prices — from groceries to electricity — add up and should be factored into any cost of living comparison.

Data sources: US Census Bureau (ACS 2023), Zillow Home Values, HUD Fair Market Rents, BEA Regional Price Parities, BLS Average Prices, and NOAA Climate Normals. Updated monthly.