Cost of Living in Booker, TX

With a cost of living index of 71, Booker, TX is one of the most affordable cities in the country. Living here is 29% cheaper than the national average and 17% below the Texas state average of 88. Booker is a small community of 1,283 residents.

Housing costs are the biggest factor in Booker's cost of living. The median monthly rent is $860 (35% below the US median of $1,319), and the median home value sits at $141,400 (54% below the national median of $304,900). At current prices, the median home costs roughly 2.1x the median household income — well within traditional affordability guidelines.

The median household income in Booker is $67,569, which is 10% lower than the national median of $75,149. Residents spend roughly 15% 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.