Cost of Living in Comanche, TX

Population 4,227 · 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

Under 25,000 residents gives Comanche a small-town character that shows up in every data point below — from the commute patterns to the rental inventory. A typical home runs $118,000. A poverty rate near 21% adds context to the income figures — well above the US average, and worth factoring into any comparison with cities on the coasts or in the Rockies.

Geographically, Comanche lies roughly 75 miles southeast of the nearest major metro, Abilene. Median home values run roughly 34% lower than Abilene's $179,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 39
Rent 64

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

About the Cost of Living in Comanche

The median home value in Comanche is $118,200 — 61% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $837/month, 36% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $48,596/year is 35% lower than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 4.0%, below the national average of 4.8%. Texas charges no state income tax, a meaningful advantage for take-home pay. The climate averages highs of 78.7°F and lows of 51.2°F. Overall, Comanche has a cost of living index of 49 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 51% less expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$118,200
61% below avg
Zillow Home Value
$333,697
Zillow ZHVI
Median Rent
$837/mo
36% below avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
11.8x
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 66.4%
Renter-occupied 33.6%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$837
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $1,451/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
22.1 min
18% below avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
2.2%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
79.5%
Carpooled
15.2%
Walked
1.9%
Work from home
2.2%

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
$48,596
35% below avg
Per Capita Income
$22,131
Unemployment Rate
4.0%
16% below avg
Poverty Rate
21.3%
Labor Force Participation
65.5%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 8.1%
Graduate degree 4.7%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 32.1
Male median age 29.3
Female median age 34.5

🌤 Climate

NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals

Avg High
78.7°F
Avg Low
51.2°F
Annual Precip
34.1"
Annual Snowfall
0.7"
30° 48° 65° 83° 100° JFMAMJJASOND High Low Precip
Month JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F 596370798693979890816961
Low °F 313542506068717063524133
Precip" 1.842.162.822.914.973.331.992.963.323.322.332.18
Snow" 0.40.00.00.00.00.00.00.00.00.00.00.3

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Comanche, TX?

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

What is average rent in Comanche, TX?

The median gross rent in Comanche is $837 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Comanche?

The median home value in Comanche is $118,200 according to Zillow and Census data.

What is the median income in Comanche?

The median household income in Comanche is $48,596 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Comanche, TX?

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

Is Comanche, TX affordable?

Yes, Comanche 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 Comanche?

Comanche has average high temperatures of 78.7°F and average lows of 51.2°F. Annual precipitation is 34.1". Average annual snowfall is 0.7". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.

Comanche at a Glance

Population
4,227
Median Income
$48,596
Home Value
$118,200
Median Rent
$837/mo
Unemployment
4.0%
Avg High Temp
78.7°F
Sales Tax
8.2%
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