Cost of Living in Elmo, TX

With a cost of living index of 90, Elmo, TX is slightly more affordable than average. Living here is 10% cheaper than the national average and 3% above the Texas state average of 88. Elmo is a small community of 1,377 residents.

The median household income in Elmo is $36,923, which is 51% 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 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.