Cost of Living in Cotulla, TX
Population 3,690 · Texas · Data vintage 2023
(100 = US avg)
Cotulla 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. Around 30% of residents live below the federal poverty line, a rate that tends to correlate with the income and housing figures above.
Located 60 miles north of Laredo, Cotulla is far enough out that local conditions diverge meaningfully from the big-metro baseline. Median home values run roughly 57% lower than Laredo's $182,000.
Cost Overview
Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.
About the Cost of Living in Cotulla
The median home value in Cotulla is $79,000 — 74% below the national median of $305,000. The median household income of $58,511/year is 22% lower than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 3.6%, 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 85.1°F and lows of 60.9°F. Overall, Cotulla has a cost of living index of 26 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 74% less expensive.
Cotulla has limited residential data
Detailed housing and income data is limited for this location. Here are the nearest cities with full cost of living data:
🏠 Housing
HUD Fair Market Rents by Bedroom
🛒 Food & Groceries
National BLS average prices (2023). Local prices may vary.
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📋 Taxes
💼 Income & Employment
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👥 Demographics
🌤 Climate
NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | 67 | 74 | 80 | 86 | 93 | 98 | 99 | 100 | 94 | 87 | 76 | 69 |
| Low °F | 44 | 48 | 55 | 61 | 69 | 74 | 75 | 75 | 71 | 63 | 52 | 45 |
| Precip" | 0.85 | 1.26 | 1.57 | 1.33 | 3.01 | 2.20 | 2.26 | 1.67 | 2.98 | 2.39 | 1.15 | 1.01 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the cost of living in Cotulla, TX?
Cotulla has a cost index of 26 (100 = national average). It is 74% below the national average.
What is the average home price in Cotulla?
The median home value in Cotulla is $79,000 according to Zillow and Census data.
What is the median income in Cotulla?
The median household income in Cotulla is $58,511 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).
What is the sales tax in Cotulla, TX?
The combined state and local sales tax rate in Cotulla is 8.2%. Texas has no state income tax.
Is Cotulla, TX affordable?
Yes, Cotulla is generally considered affordable, with a cost of living index of 26 — about 74% below the US national average of 100.
What is the weather like in Cotulla?
Cotulla has average high temperatures of 85.1°F and average lows of 60.9°F. Annual precipitation is 21.7". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.
Cotulla at a Glance
- Population
- 3,690
- Median Income
- $58,511
- Home Value
- $79,000
- Unemployment
- 3.6%
- Avg High Temp
- 85.1°F
- Sales Tax
- 8.2%
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