Cost of Living in Cisco, TX

Population 3,926 · Texas · Data vintage 2023

49
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Cisco sits on the smaller end of the Texas city distribution. That scale shapes the housing market, the labor pool, and the services available to residents in ways the data below makes visible. At 6.3%, the local unemployment rate runs well above the US figure, pointing to structural rather than cyclical labor-market issues.

Geographically, Cisco is about 45 miles east of Abilene, the nearest large metro. Median home values run roughly 41% lower than Abilene's $179,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 35
Rent 71

Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.

About the Cost of Living in Cisco

The median home value in Cisco is $105,500 — 65% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $935/month, 29% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $57,138/year is 23% lower than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 6.3%, above the national average of 4.8%. Texas charges no state income tax, a meaningful advantage for take-home pay. The climate averages highs of 78.2°F and lows of 53.7°F, with about 3.7" of annual snowfall. Overall, Cisco has a cost of living index of 49 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 51% less expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$105,500
65% below avg
Zillow Home Value
$80,377
Zillow ZHVI
Median Rent
$935/mo
29% below avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
9.4x
Favors buying
Property Tax Rate
1.7%
Effective rate

HUD Fair Market Rents by Bedroom

Studio
$766
1 BR
$811
2 BR
$981
3 BR
$1,307
4 BR
$1,509
Owner-occupied 65.8%
Renter-occupied 34.2%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$935
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $1,549/mo

Estimates based on median data and national averages. Actual costs vary.

🛒 Food & Groceries

National BLS average prices (2023). Local prices may vary.

🥚
Eggs (dozen)
$0.548
🍞
White Bread (lb)
$1.912
🥩
Ground Beef (lb)
$5.61

🚗 Transportation

Avg Commute
26.7 min
1% below avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
4.4%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
79.4%
Carpooled
13.0%
Walked
3.2%
Work from home
4.4%

Utilities

Electricity
$0.176/kWh
0% below avg

📋 Taxes

State Income Tax (flat) None
Total Sales Tax 8.2%
State rate 6.3%
Avg local rate 1.9%
Property Tax 1.7%

💼 Income & Employment

Median Household Income
$57,138
23% below avg
Per Capita Income
$24,812
Unemployment Rate
6.3%
31% above avg
Poverty Rate
2.1%
Labor Force Participation
51.9%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 17.8%
Graduate degree 6.2%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 36.3
Male median age 36.3
Female median age 36.2

🌤 Climate

NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals

Avg High
78.2°F
Avg Low
53.7°F
Annual Precip
25.2"
Annual Snowfall
3.7"
30° 48° 65° 83° 100° JFMAMJJASOND High Low Precip
Month JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F 596371798693969689796859
Low °F 343745536270737265554335
Precip" 1.101.291.731.863.213.441.922.532.672.831.401.26
Snow" 0.71.00.10.30.00.00.00.00.00.00.70.9

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Cisco, TX?

Cisco has a cost index of 49 (100 = national average). It is 51% below the national average.

What is average rent in Cisco, TX?

The median gross rent in Cisco is $935 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Cisco?

The median home value in Cisco is $105,500 according to Zillow and Census data.

What is the median income in Cisco?

The median household income in Cisco is $57,138 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Cisco, TX?

The combined state and local sales tax rate in Cisco is 8.2%. Texas has no state income tax.

Is Cisco, TX affordable?

Yes, Cisco is generally considered affordable, with a cost of living index of 49 — about 51% below the US national average of 100.

What is the weather like in Cisco?

Cisco has average high temperatures of 78.2°F and average lows of 53.7°F. Annual precipitation is 25.2". Average annual snowfall is 3.7". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.

Cisco at a Glance

Population
3,926
Median Income
$57,138
Home Value
$105,500
Median Rent
$935/mo
Unemployment
6.3%
Avg High Temp
78.2°F
Sales Tax
8.2%
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