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Cost of Living in Dorchester, TX

Population: 50 | Texas

97
Cost of Living Index
US Average = 100

Dorchester is 3% less expensive than the national average.

100
Housing
100
Home Values
92
Regional Price

Cost of Living in Dorchester, TX: What You Need to Know

With a cost of living index of 97, Dorchester, TX is slightly more affordable than average. Living here is 3% cheaper than the national average and 10% above the Texas state average of 88. Dorchester is a small community of 50 residents.

The median household income in Dorchester is $2,499, which is 97% lower than the national median of $75,149.

Everyday prices in the Sherman-Denison, 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.

Income

Median Household Income
$2,499
vs US Median ($75,149)
-97%

Housing

Median Monthly Housing Cost
$690/mo

Everyday Prices in Dorchester

BLS Average Prices for the Sherman-Denison, TX (Metropolitan Statistical Area) area

$2.85
Gasoline (regular)
per gallon
-7% vs US
🥚
$2.32
Eggs (grade A, large)
per dozen
-7% vs US
🥛
$3.74
Milk (whole)
per gallon
-7% vs US
🍞
$1.72
Bread (white)
per lb
-7% vs US
🍗
$3.85
Chicken breast
per lb
-7% vs US
$0.17
Electricity
per kWh
-11% vs US

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