Cost of Living in Bowie, TX
Cost indexes, living wages, and fair market rents — 2024 Data
Cost of Living Overview
Overall Index
99.2
100 = national avg
-0.8 vs national average
Living Wage (1 Adult)
$43,632
per year
Living Wage (Family of 4)
$103,130
per year
Cost Index by Category
Housing112.7
Food93.8
Transportation87.6
Healthcare95.0
Utilities98.8
100 = national average. Higher = more expensive.
Fair Market Rent
Source: HUD1 Bedroom
$856
per month
2 Bedroom
$1,055
per month
The overall cost of living index in Bowie is 99.2, which is 0.8% below the national average. Housing costs are above the national average at an index of 112.7. A single adult needs to earn approximately $43,632 per year to cover basic expenses.