Cost of Living in Cool, TX

With a cost of living index of 125, Cool, TX is a notably expensive place to live. Living here is 25% more expensive than the national average and 37% above the Texas state average of 88. Cool is a small community of 116 residents.

The median household income in Cool is $52,188, which is 31% lower than the national median of $75,149. Residents spend roughly 48% of household income on rent. This is well above the 30% affordability threshold, indicating a significant housing cost burden for many residents.

Everyday prices in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, 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.