2025 affordability guide — compare housing costs, rental prices, and living expenses across 1182 cities in Texas.
Average median home value across Texas cities.
Rental data covers median monthly rent for tracked cities in Texas.
COL index 96.0 vs. national average of 100. Your dollar goes further here.
Quick look at the cost extremes across Texas.
Sorted from most expensive to most affordable. Click any city for a detailed breakdown with housing, rental, and income data.
| # | City | COL Index | Affordability | Median Home | Median Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Westlake | 230.3 | Very Expensive | $2,000,001 | N/A |
| 2 | Westover Hills | 230.3 | Very Expensive | $2,000,001 | N/A |
| 3 | Highland Park | 221.9 | Very Expensive | $1,887,300 | N/A |
| 4 | Rollingwood | 220.7 | Very Expensive | $1,872,000 | N/A |
| 5 | University Park | 212.8 | Very Expensive | $1,766,700 | N/A |
| 6 | West Lake Hills | 203.8 | Very Expensive | $1,647,400 | N/A |
| 7 | Hedwig Village | 189.6 | Very Expensive | $1,458,300 | N/A |
| 8 | West University Place | 185.7 | Very Expensive | $1,406,600 | N/A |
| 9 | Lost Creek CDP | 168.3 | Very Expensive | $1,174,600 | N/A |
| 10 | Hill Country Village | 163.7 | Very Expensive | $1,113,600 | N/A |
| 11 | Volente | 161.4 | Very Expensive | $1,083,300 | N/A |
| 12 | Hilshire Village | 157.8 | Very Expensive | $1,035,300 | N/A |
| 13 | Southlake | 152.0 | Very Expensive | $957,500 | N/A |
| 14 | Sunset Valley | 145.3 | Very Expensive | $869,300 | N/A |
| 15 | Lucas | 144.8 | Very Expensive | $861,500 | N/A |
| 16 | Bartonville | 143.8 | Very Expensive | $849,300 | N/A |
| 17 | Shavano Park | 143.1 | Very Expensive | $838,800 | N/A |
| 18 | Stockton Bend | 140.4 | Very Expensive | $803,800 | N/A |
| 19 | Round Top | 139.7 | Very Expensive | $794,600 | N/A |
| 20 | Bear Creek | 134.8 | Very Expensive | $728,400 | N/A |
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States like Mississippi, Oklahoma, and Kansas typically have lower costs of living compared to coastal states.
RPP (Regional Price Parity) measures the price level for all items. COL Index combines RPP, housing, and rental data for a comprehensive comparison.
Data: BEA Regional Price Parities, U.S. Census Bureau ACS, HUD Fair Market Rents. Our Methodology · Data Sources