Cost of Living in El Refugio, TX
Cost indexes, living wages, and fair market rents — 2024 Data
Cost of Living Overview
Overall Index
79.4
100 = national avg
-20.6 vs national average
Living Wage (1 Adult)
$34,958
per year
Living Wage (Family of 4)
$82,627
per year
Cost Index by Category
Housing70.9
Food89.0
Transportation78.0
Healthcare91.2
Utilities87.6
100 = national average. Higher = more expensive.
Fair Market Rent
Source: HUD1 Bedroom
$742
per month
2 Bedroom
$973
per month
The overall cost of living index in El Refugio is 79.4, which is 20.6% below the national average. Housing costs are below the national average at an index of 70.9. A single adult needs to earn approximately $34,958 per year to cover basic expenses.