Cost of Living in La Marque, TX

With a cost of living index of 92, La Marque, TX is slightly more affordable than average. Living here is 8% cheaper than the national average and 5% above the Texas state average of 88. La Marque is a smaller community of 18,833 residents, where everyday costs can differ substantially from nearby larger cities.

Housing costs are the biggest factor in La Marque's cost of living. The median monthly rent is $1,375 (4% above the US median of $1,319), and the median home value sits at $189,400 (38% below the national median of $304,900). At current prices, the median home costs roughly 2.7x the median household income — well within traditional affordability guidelines.

The median household income in La Marque is $70,632, which is 6% lower than the national median of $75,149. Residents spend roughly 23% of household income on rent. This is a comfortable ratio, well below the 30% threshold that financial experts recommend as a maximum. Lower incomes here are balanced by the significantly lower cost of living, stretching each dollar further.

Climate is another factor for anyone considering a move to La Marque. The area sees an average annual temperature of 72.3°F, with summers averaging 85°F and winters around 58°F. Annual rainfall totals 47.2 inches spread over roughly 95 days.

Everyday prices in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, 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.