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Cost of Living in Orason, TX

Population: 697 | Texas

95
Cost of Living Index
US Average = 100

Orason is 5% less expensive than the national average.

100
Housing
100
Home Values
86
Regional Price

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

With a cost of living index of 95, Orason, TX is slightly more affordable than average. Living here is 5% cheaper than the national average and 7% above the Texas state average of 88. Orason is a small community of 697 residents.

The median household income in Orason is $71,386, which is 5% lower than the national median of $75,149.

Climate is another factor for anyone considering a move to Orason. The area sees an average annual temperature of 74.8°F, with summers averaging 85°F and winters around 63°F. Annual rainfall totals 23.3 inches spread over roughly 73 days.

Everyday prices in the Brownsville-Harlingen, 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
$71,386
vs US Median ($75,149)
-5%

Housing

Median Monthly Housing Cost
$955/mo

Everyday Prices in Orason

BLS Average Prices for the Brownsville-Harlingen, 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 Orason

NOAA 30-year normals (1991-2020)

74.8°F
Avg Temperature
23.3"
Rainfall / Year
73d
Rainy Days / Year
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
High °F 70 74 78 83 88 92 92 93 90 85 78 72
Avg °F 61 65 70 75 81 84 85 85 83 77 69 63
Low °F 52 56 62 68 73 77 78 77 75 69 61 54
Rain" 1.0 1.2 1.1 1.3 2.1 2.7 1.4 1.3 5.3 2.7 1.9 1.3

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