Cost of Living in Blossom, TX

With a cost of living index of 69, Blossom, TX is one of the most affordable cities in the country. Living here is 31% cheaper than the national average and 19% below the Texas state average of 88. Blossom is a small community of 1,425 residents.

Housing costs are the biggest factor in Blossom's cost of living. The median monthly rent is $891 (32% below the US median of $1,319), and the median home value sits at $104,000 (66% below the national median of $304,900). At current prices, the median home costs roughly 1.8x the median household income — well within traditional affordability guidelines.

The median household income in Blossom is $56,397, which is 25% lower than the national median of $75,149. Residents spend roughly 19% of household income on rent. This is a comfortable ratio, well below the 30% threshold that financial experts recommend as a maximum. Lower incomes here are balanced by the significantly lower cost of living, stretching each dollar further.

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.