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Cost of Living in Bear Creek, TX

Population: 503 | Texas

134
Cost of Living Index
US Average = 100

Bear Creek is 34% more expensive than the national average.

100
Housing
239
Home Values
98
Regional Price

Cost of Living in Bear Creek, TX: What You Need to Know

With a cost of living index of 134, Bear Creek, TX is a notably expensive place to live. Living here is 34% more expensive than the national average and 47% above the Texas state average of 88. Bear Creek is a small community of 503 residents.

The median household income in Bear Creek is $125,250, which is 67% higher than the national median of $75,149. While incomes are above average, they more than offset the higher cost of living.

Everyday prices in the Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX (Metropolitan Statistical Area) metro area are generally below the national average. Out of 6 common items tracked by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 6 are priced lower 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.

Income

Median Household Income
$125,250
vs US Median ($75,149)
+67%

Housing

Median Home Value
$728,400
Median Monthly Housing Cost
$2,365/mo

Everyday Prices in Bear Creek

BLS Average Prices for the Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX (Metropolitan Statistical Area) area

$2.85
Gasoline (regular)
per gallon
-7% vs US
🥚
$2.32
Eggs (grade A, large)
per dozen
-7% vs US
🥛
$3.74
Milk (whole)
per gallon
-7% vs US
🍞
$1.72
Bread (white)
per lb
-7% vs US
🍗
$3.85
Chicken breast
per lb
-7% vs US
$0.17
Electricity
per kWh
-11% vs US

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