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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 Wells Branch Texas National
Cost of living10892100
Goods & Services9496100
Groceries9196100
Health care8694100
Housing14183100
Transportation8692100
Utilities110104100

An Overview of Cost of Living in Wells Branch, TX

Are you thinking about relocating, but curious about the potential cost of living in Wells Branch? Is it more expensive or more affordable than average? Based on the most recent report, the cost of living in Wells Branch stands at 108, making it 8% higher than the national average. The cost of living directly affects the affordability of one's desired lifestyle. Knowing the cost of housing, transportation, groceries and other essentials in the new area allows people to gauge whether they can maintain their preferred standard of living.

In Wells Branch, daily expenses such as food, housing, goods and services, transportation and health care are in line with comparable areas and about average when compared to all cities across the nation. This ensures that the cost of living in Wells Branch will resemble that of an average city, contributing to a manageable cost of living.

Housing costs make up a big chunk of the cost of living in Wells Branch, 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 40.9% more than the average city. This includes stuff like home prices, rent, mortgage rates, and insurance.

With the cost of groceries currently outpacing inflation, it's becoming more and more difficult to find cities that offer affordable grocery items. Luckily, Wells Branch has a 8.7% lower than average grocery index - meaning groceries are much more affordable in this area, when compared to other cities across the nation.

Is Wells Branch Affordable?

Is Wells Branch affordable? It's a key consideration when pondering a move, as affordability often shapes your choices. The cost of living index (we discussed it earlier), coupled with housing costs and income levels, serves as the cornerstone for determining a location's affordability. Take Wells Branch, for instance, where the median home price falls 49.2% higher than the national average, and monthly rent rates are 21.6% higher than usual. Additionally, median income levels contribute to the equation, with Wells Branch flaunting a median household income of $56,342, 1.8% higher than the national norm.

What Factors can Influence the Cost of Living in Wells Branch?

Taxes: Areas with higher taxes, including sales taxes and income taxes, can contribute to a higher cost of living. Paying more tax for everyday goods and services like clothing and food will result in higher costs, as will paying a higher rate of income tax. The general sales tax rate in Wells Branch starts at 6.25% and the income tax rates start at 0%.

Utilities: Much like any other costs, utility expenses can exhibit considerable variations, influenced by factors such as climate, available energy sources, geographic location and state regulations. The costs associated with electricity, water, heating, and waste disposal can vary significantly depending on the city or state in question. In Wells Branch, the utilities index stands at 10% higher than the national average.

Healthcare: Healthcare costs and insurance premiums can fluctuate greatly based on the city or state. Access to healthcare facilities, out-of-pocket expenses for doctor\’s visits, dentist costs, medication costs and specialized care costs can all impact the cost of living. In Wells Branch, the healthcare costs are 13.7% lower than the national average.

Where is the Data From?

The Wells Branch 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 Wells Branch is 17% higher than the Texas average
  • The cost of living in Wells Branch is 8% higher than the national average
  • Wells Branch housing is 41% 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$117,594$9,800$2,744$3,528
      Renters$45,260$3,772$1,056$1,358
      A good way to judge both the affordability of the housing and the cost of living in Wells Branch is by simply calculating the maximum that should be spent on housing, otherwise known as the debt-to-income ratio (DTI). The plan is to avoid spending more than 28 percent of the gross income on costs that pertain to housing and no more than 36 percent on all expenses and debts. Wells Branch has a median income of about $117,594 for people who own homes. Based on that number, a maximum of $2,744 should be spent on expenses related to housing. Renters have a slightly different median income, which is $45,260. Based on this average, renters should spend no more than $1,056 on all rental costs if they want to maintain a non-impoverished standard of living.

      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 Wells Branch National avg. Difference
      Haircut $23.07$24.264.9%
      Beauty Salon $40.80$45.5610.5%
      Toothpaste $3.51$3.705.3%
      Shampoo $1.18$1.287.6%
      Movie $12.25$12.130.9%
      Bowling $16.72$18.007.1%

      Groceries

      Item Wells Branch National avg. Difference
      Ground Beef $5.08$5.8413.0%
      Fried Chicken $1.50$1.574.4%
      Milk $4.67$4.670.0%
      Potatoes $4.82$4.932.4%
      Pizza $11.51$12.094.8%
      Beer $10.49$10.410.7%

      Health Care

      Item Wells Branch National avg. Difference
      Optometrist $125.61$125.680.1%
      Doctor $108.32$135.7820.2%
      Dentist $126.50$113.2911.7%
      Ibuprofen $10.36$10.652.7%
      Lipitor $431.76$468.607.9%

      Housing

      Item Wells Branch National avg. Difference
      Home Price $275,500.00$184,700.0049.2%
      Avg. Mortgage Payment $1,976.20$2,346.6915.8%
      Apartment Rent $1,154.00$949.0021.6%

      Transportation

      Item Wells Branch National avg. Difference
      Gasoline $3.04$3.4612.1%
      Tire Balancing $62.39$59.924.1%

      Utilities

      Item Wells Branch National avg. Difference
      All Electricity $212.65$193.999.6%
      Phone $201.78$192.255.0%
      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.