Cost of Living in Brookside Village, TX

With a cost of living index of 104, Brookside Village, TX is somewhat more expensive than average. Living here is 4% more expensive than the national average and 17% above the Texas state average of 88. Brookside Village is a small community of 1,474 residents.

Housing costs are the biggest factor in Brookside Village's cost of living. The median monthly rent is $1,475 (12% above the US median of $1,319), and the median home value sits at $301,300 (1% below the national median of $304,900). At current prices, the median home costs roughly 3.2x the median household income — a moderately affordable ratio by today's standards.

The median household income in Brookside Village is $94,643, which is 26% higher 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.

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.