Kirby, TX Cost Of Living
Cost Of Living In Kirby, TX Summary
Cost of living in Kirby research summary. The cost of living index is set to 100 for the average place in the United States. A cost of living index above 100 means Kirby is expensive. An index value below 100 means the city is a relatively cheap place to live.
On a city-by-city basis in Texas, home prices and rent have the biggest impact on the cost of living. Here are the key takeaways based on Saturday Night Science:
The cost of living index in Kirby is 86, with 100 being the average.
The cost of living index in Kirby is 0.9x lower than the national average.
Kirby ranks as the #149 cheapest in Texas out of 405.
Kirby ranks as the #938 cheapest out of 6,412 in the US.
The median home value in Kirby is $124,300.
The median income in Kirby is $48,657.
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Kirby's Overall Cost Of Living
Lower Than The National Average
What is the cost of living in Kirby, TX?
According to the most recent data on the cost of living, Kirby has an overall cost of living index of 86, which is 0.9x lower than the national index of 100.
Compared to Texas, Kirby has a cost of living index that's 0.9x lower than Texas's index of 92.
The standard of living in Kirby ranks as #149 most affordable out of the 405 places we measured in Texas. By definition, that implies Kirby ranks as the #256 most expensive place in the Lone Star State.
For more reading on life in Kirby, check out:
- Living In Kirby
- Kirby Crime Report
- Search Homes For Sale In Kirby, TX
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Kirby Cost Of Living Vs. Texas
Six factors go into calculating the cost of living index in Kirby. Here is how it fairs on each of the criteria:
The Services index in Kirby is 98.
The Groceries index in Kirby is 90.
The Health index in Kirby is 87.
The Housing index in Kirby is 58.
The Transportation index in Kirby is 94.
The Utilities index in Kirby is 87.
| Living Expense | Kirby | Texas | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 86 | 92 | 100 | |
| Services | 98 | 96 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 90 | 93 | 100 | |
| Health | 87 | 93 | 100 | |
| Housing | 58 | 84 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 94 | 92 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 87 | 104 | 100 | |
Kirby, TX Housing Cost Breakdown
Housing swings affordability the most between places in Texas, so we broke down housing costs into more detail. Home and income data comes from the most recent US Census ACS 2017-2021. The key points are:
The Median Home Value in Kirby is $124,300.
The Median Rent in Kirby is $921.
The Median Income in Kirby is $48,657.
The Home Value To Income in Kirby is 2.6x.
The Rent To Monthly Income in Kirby is 0.23x.
| Statistic | Kirby | Texas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $124,300 | $202,600 | $244,900 |
| Median Rent | $921 | $1,146 | $1,163 |
| Median Income | $48,657 | $67,321 | $69,021 |
| Home Value To Income | 2.6x | 3.0x | 3.5x |
| Rent To Monthly Income | 0.23x | 0.2x | 0.2x |
Median Home Value
Median Rent
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Kirby, TX Costs By Category
Detailed Kirby Services Costs Vs. Texas
Detailed Kirby Groceries Costs Vs. Texas
Detailed Kirby Health Costs Vs. Texas
Detailed Kirby Transportation Costs Vs. Texas
Detailed Kirby Utilities Costs Vs. Texas
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Cost Of Living In Cities Around Kirby
The cost of living varies in the cities and towns around Kirby. Here's a quick look at the cost of living in the most populous nearby places:
San Antonio, TX has a cost of living index of 89, 1.0x Kirby.
Schertz, TX has a cost of living index of 95, 1.1x Kirby.
Timberwood Park, TX has a cost of living index of 113, 1.3x Kirby.
| City | Population | Cost Of Living | Vs. Kirby |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Antonio, TX | 1,434,540 | 89 | 1.0x |
| Schertz, TX | 41,607 | 95 | 1.1x |
| Timberwood Park, TX | 33,506 | 113 | 1.3x |
| Cibolo, TX | 31,489 | 103 | 1.2x |
| Converse, TX | 27,361 | 92 | 1.1x |
| Live Oak, TX | 15,554 | 90 | 1.0x |
| Leon Valley, TX | 11,503 | 91 | 1.1x |
| Alamo Heights, TX | 7,360 | 136 | 1.6x |
| Windcrest, TX | 5,830 | 97 | 1.1x |
| Terrell Hills, TX | 5,047 | 152 | 1.8x |
