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Cost of Living in Elm Creek, TX

Population: 3,730 | Texas

78
Cost of Living Index
US Average = 100

Elm Creek is 22% less expensive than the national average.

100
Housing
38
Home Values
82
Regional Price

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

With a cost of living index of 78, Elm Creek, TX is a very affordable place to live. Living here is 22% cheaper than the national average and 9% below the Texas state average of 88. Elm Creek is a small community of 3,730 residents.

The median household income in Elm Creek is $62,331, which is 17% lower than the national median of $75,149. Lower incomes here are balanced by the significantly lower cost of living, stretching each dollar further.

Everyday prices in the Eagle Pass, 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
$62,331
vs US Median ($75,149)
-17%

Housing

Median Home Value
$116,500
Median Monthly Housing Cost
$676/mo

Everyday Prices in Elm Creek

BLS Average Prices for the Eagle Pass, 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
-12% vs US

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