Cost of Living in Waxahachie, TX
Cost indexes, living wages, and fair market rents — 2024 Data
Cost of Living Overview
Overall Index
136.4
100 = national avg
+36.4 vs national average
Living Wage (1 Adult)
$60,005
per year
Living Wage (Family of 4)
$141,830
per year
Cost Index by Category
Housing170.6
Food113.0
Transportation117.2
Healthcare110.4
Utilities121.9
100 = national average. Higher = more expensive.
Fair Market Rent
Source: HUD1 Bedroom
$1,648
per month
2 Bedroom
$1,931
per month
The overall cost of living index in Waxahachie is 136.4, which is 36.4% above the national average. Housing costs are above the national average at an index of 170.6. A single adult needs to earn approximately $60,005 per year to cover basic expenses.