Cost of Living in Castle Hills, TX

With a cost of living index of 111, Castle Hills, TX is somewhat more expensive than average. Living here is 11% more expensive than the national average and 24% above the Texas state average of 88. Castle Hills is a small community of 3,961 residents.

Housing costs are the biggest factor in Castle Hills's cost of living. The median monthly rent is $1,418 (8% above the US median of $1,319), and the median home value sits at $429,000 (41% above the national median of $304,900). At current prices, the median home costs roughly 4.5x the median household income — a moderately affordable ratio by today's standards.

The median household income in Castle Hills is $95,583, which is 27% higher than the national median of $75,149. Residents spend roughly 18% of household income on rent. This is a comfortable ratio, well below the 30% threshold that financial experts recommend as a maximum. While incomes are above average, they more than offset the higher cost of living.

Everyday prices in the San Antonio-New Braunfels, 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.