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Cost of Living in Moody, TX

Population: 1,258 | Texas

82
Cost of Living Index
US Average = 100

Moody is 18% less expensive than the national average.

100
Housing
40
Home Values
92
Regional Price

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

With a cost of living index of 82, Moody, TX is a very affordable place to live. Living here is 18% cheaper than the national average and 5% below the Texas state average of 88. Moody is a small community of 1,258 residents.

The median household income in Moody is $57,125, which is 24% lower than the national median of $75,149. 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 Moody. The area sees an average annual temperature of 67.1°F, with summers averaging 84°F and winters around 49°F. Annual rainfall totals 36.4 inches spread over roughly 80 days. The mild climate is a draw for many residents and keeps utility costs moderate year-round.

Everyday prices in the Killeen-Temple, 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
$57,125
vs US Median ($75,149)
-24%

Housing

Median Home Value
$121,200
Median Monthly Housing Cost
$1,024/mo

Everyday Prices in Moody

BLS Average Prices for the Killeen-Temple, 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

Climate in Moody

NOAA 30-year normals (1991-2020)

67.1°F
Avg Temperature
36.4"
Rainfall / Year
80d
Rainy Days / Year
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
High °F 59 63 70 78 85 93 97 97 91 81 69 60
Avg °F 47 52 59 66 74 82 86 86 79 68 57 49
Low °F 36 40 47 55 63 71 74 74 67 56 46 38
Rain" 2.6 2.7 3.3 3.3 4.4 3.4 1.8 2.1 2.9 4.4 2.7 2.9

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