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Housing NAT. AVG.
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Date & Last Updated: This data reflects 2023 and was released from C2ER in January, 2024; this is the most current data available.
The cost of living index is based on a national average of 100. For example, if the cost of living is 90, then it is 10% lower than average. If the cost of living is 110, then it is 10% higher than average. The breakdown for each index is as follows: goods & services (33%), groceries (13%), health care (5%), housing (30%), transportation (9%) and utilities (10%). If the cost of living data was unavailable for this city, estimates based upon nearby cities were used.
Index North Richland Hills Texas National
Cost of living11192100
Goods & Services10896100
Groceries10096100
Health care10894100
Housing12683100
Transportation8992100
Utilities111104100

An Overview of Cost of Living in North Richland Hills, TX

Knowing the cost of living in North Richland Hills allows individuals to create a realistic budget. This helps them understand how their income will cover expenses and whether they need to make financial adjustments. The cost of living in any region can fluctuate due to various factors. To assess the cost of living consistently across different areas, a national average of 100 serves as the basis for the cost of living index. The cost of living in North Richland Hills stands at 111, marking it 11% higher than the national average.

Housing costs make up a big chunk of the cost of living in North Richland Hills, and they usually eat into a large part of your take-home pay. Unfortunately, in this area, both buying a home and renting one costs 26.2% more than the average city. This includes stuff like home prices, rent, mortgage rates, and insurance.

What Do Locals Say About the Cost of Living in North Richland Hills?

When it comes to knowing a city, its residents are the experts. We conducted a survey with 11 locals to understand their opinions on the cost of living in North Richland Hills. The results indicated that 45% found it reasonably priced with decreasing prices of goods and services, while 55% viewed it as quite expensive, with increasing prices.

Is North Richland Hills Affordable?

Is North Richland Hills an affordable place to live? That's a valid question to ask when you're thinking about moving to a new city. After all, how much it costs to live somewhere can be a huge factor in your decision. Affordability can be broken down into 3 common categories. The cost of living index (we talked about it earlier), housing expenses and income levels all play a big role in figuring out if a place is affordable. For instance, in North Richland Hills, the median home price is 25.7% higher than what most folks pay across the country, and monthly rent prices are 27.4% higher than the usual rates. Income levels in North Richland Hills come in at $75,563, which is 36.6% higher than the national average.

What Factors can Influence the Cost of Living in North Richland Hills?

Groceries: Grocery costs have continued to increase significantly over the last 2-3 years. In some markets the cost of food has gone up by more than 20% in that period. While other markets have managed to see only a moderate uptick. These food costs can have a major impact on the cost of living in any area. In North Richland Hills, the groceries index is 0.1% higher than the national average.

Healthcare: Healthcare expenditures and insurance premium rates can vary significantly, contingent upon the particular city or state. Factors such as the accessibility of healthcare facilities, out-of-pocket expenses for doctor's appointments, dental care charges, prescription medication costs, and expenses related to specialized medical care can all have an impact on the overall cost of living. In North Richland Hills, healthcare costs are 8.3% higher than the national average.

Housing: When there's a high demand for housing in trendy places, it can cause property prices and rental rates to soar, leading to a significantly higher cost of living. Conversely, in less desirable locations, where demand is low, prices tend to decrease, resulting in a more budget-friendly cost of living. In North Richland Hills, the housing index is 26.2% higher than the national average.

Where is the Data From?

The North Richland Hills cost of living data you see above is sourced from the C2ER cost of living index, providing a practical and accurate means of comparing living expenses in urban areas. Updated quarterly, this index gathers data from over 300 independent researchers, covering more than 60 goods and services, in 6 different categories. These selections are made meticulously to represent a wide range of consumer expenditure categories. The weightings applied to cost differences are based on government survey data that tracks spending patterns among professional and executive households. It's important to note that while the C2ER index excludes data on sales or income tax rates, AreaVibes factors tax rates into the overall cost of living score for each region.

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Cost Of Living Quick Facts

  • The cost of living in North Richland Hills is 20% higher than the Texas average
  • The cost of living in North Richland Hills is 11% higher than the national average
  • North Richland Hills housing is 26% higher than the national average
  • Texas general sales tax is 22% higher than the national average
  • Texas state income tax is 100% lower than the national average

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      Median Income & Debt-To-Income Ratio

      Median Income Per Year Per Month Max Budget (28% DTI) Max Budget (36% DTI)
      Owners$95,701$7,975$2,233$2,871
      Renters$51,487$4,291$1,201$1,545
      The affordability of the housing market in North Richland Hills, TX as well as the overall cost of living can be predicted by what percent of the monthly income is spent on housing related costs. This is konwn as the debt-to-income ratio (DTI). The overall rule of thumb is that no more than 28% of your gross income should be spent on the overall costs related to housing and no more than 36% of gross income on all expenses and debts. Among North Richland Hills homeowners, the median income is $95,701. This indicates that a monthly maximum of $2,233 should be spent by homeowners on all housing related costs. Renters have a median income of $51,487. This indicates that renters would have a maximum of $1,201 for their rent related monthly costs.

      Texas Sales Tax

      State General Sales Tax With Max Surtax
      Texas 6.25% 8.25%

      Texas Income Tax

      State Income Tax (Low) Income Tax (High)
      Texas 0% 0%

      Goods & Services

      Item North Richland Hills National avg. Difference
      Haircut $33.29$24.2637.2%
      Beauty Salon $65.85$45.5644.5%
      Toothpaste $3.57$3.703.6%
      Shampoo $1.30$1.281.3%
      Movie $14.60$12.1320.3%
      Bowling $24.53$18.0036.3%

      Groceries

      Item North Richland Hills National avg. Difference
      Ground Beef $5.23$5.8410.4%
      Fried Chicken $1.74$1.5710.8%
      Milk $4.65$4.670.5%
      Potatoes $4.93$4.930.0%
      Pizza $11.30$12.096.5%
      Beer $10.93$10.415.0%

      Health Care

      Item North Richland Hills National avg. Difference
      Optometrist $143.73$125.6814.4%
      Doctor $140.69$135.783.6%
      Dentist $130.53$113.2915.2%
      Ibuprofen $10.62$10.650.3%
      Lipitor $499.87$468.606.7%

      Housing

      Item North Richland Hills National avg. Difference
      Home Price $232,200.00$184,700.0025.7%
      Avg. Mortgage Payment $2,258.00$2,346.693.8%
      Apartment Rent $1,209.00$949.0027.4%

      Transportation

      Item North Richland Hills National avg. Difference
      Gasoline $3.09$3.4610.7%
      Tire Balancing $52.04$59.9213.2%

      Utilities

      Item North Richland Hills National avg. Difference
      All Electricity $219.02$193.9912.9%
      Phone $208.71$192.258.6%
      Although the cost of living data is updated regularly, this cost of living information is to be used as estimates only as prices can change on an ongoing basis.

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      Date & Last Updated: This data reflects 2023 and was released from C2ER in January, 2024; this is the most current data available.