Cost of living in Tyler

In Tyler, United States, living costs about $1687 per month for one person and $3954 for a family of four, including rent.

How expensive is Tyler compared to other cities?

Tyler is 18% more expensive overall versus the European benchmark.

How does Tyler compare to your city?

Tyler is 52% cheaper than New York City, without rent.

Rent in Tyler is, on average, 62% lower than in New York City.

What drives the cost of living in Tyler?

Who is Tyler a good fit for?

Tyler is most realistic when moving with a strong job offer or relocation package. Without high income, the housing-driven price level can be difficult to sustain.

FAQ

Why is Tyler so expensive?

The primary driver of Tyler's high cost of living is the significant expense associated with rent and utilities. This factor greatly influences the overall affordability of the city.

Is food expensive in Tyler?

Food costs in Tyler are slightly elevated, being 2% higher than the European benchmark. This makes dining and grocery shopping a bit more costly.

Is public transport affordable in Tyler?

Public transport in Tyler is relatively affordable, being 10% lower than the European benchmark. This can help ease commuting costs for residents.

Cost of living breakdown

Cost of Living, one person, including rent
1687 $
Without Rent
680 $
Rent & Utilities
1007 $
Food
485 $
Transport
67 $
Monthly Salary, after tax
3439 $
GDP per Capita
81,695 $
Freedom Index
8.39
Lifespan
77 years
Speak English
96%
Population
106.0K

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Restaurants

Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant 12.1 $
Dinner 57.2 $
Fast food, McDonalds or KFC 9.04 $
Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz 5.62 $
Capuccino 5.06 $
Coke, 330ml 2.26 $

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Markets

Milk, 1 L or 1 qt 0.91 $
Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb 2.34 $
Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb 2.67 $
Eggs, 12 pack 2.61 $
Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb 10.6 $
Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb 7.74 $
Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb 12.9 $
Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb 4.41 $
Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb 1.29 $
Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb 4.04 $
Tomato, 1 kg or 2 lb 3.49 $
Potato, 1 kg or 2.2 lb 2.54 $
Onion, 1 kg or 2.2 lb 2.6 $
Water, 1 L or 1 qt 0.95 $
Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz 2.22 $
Wine, 750 mL bottle 15.5 $
Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz 2.35 $
Cigarette pack 7.69 $

Transportation

One-way Ticket 3.02 $
Monthly Pass 40 $
Gas or Petrol, 1l or 0.26 gal 0.76 $
Taxi, 8 km 29.1 $

Personal Care

Doctor Visit, private clinic 88.5 $
Cold medicine, for 1 week 9.82 $
Hair Shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz. 5.15 $
Toilet paper, 4 rolls 2.62 $
Toothpaste, 1 tube 2.01 $

Utilities per Month

1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage 143 $
Family of 4, electricity, heating, water & garbage 221 $
Internet plan, +60 Mbps 60.4 $

Rent per Month

1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m 797 $
3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m 1,508 $
1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m 829 $
3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m 1,536 $

Buy Apartment Price

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center 2,024 $
Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs 2,016 $

Salaries and Financing

Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax 3,439 $
Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate 6.46%

Sports and Leisure

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult 30.3 $
Cinema, 1 seat 10.9 $
Haircut 15.9 $

Clothing and Shoes

Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar 87.1 $
Brand Jeans, Levis 501 46.2 $

Childcare

Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child 696 $
International Primary School, yearly for 1 child 9,944 $

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Tyler vs San Jose (San Jose is 27% less expensive) Tyler vs Limon (Limon is 29% less expensive) Tyler vs Liberia (Liberia is 47% less expensive) Tyler vs Alajuela (Alajuela is 27% less expensive) Tyler vs Puntarenas (Puntarenas is 24% less expensive) Tyler vs Cartago (Cartago is 43% less expensive) Tyler vs Heredia (Heredia is 26% less expensive) Tyler vs Tamarindo (Tamarindo has similar costs) Tyler vs Santa Teresa (Santa Teresa is 22% less expensive)
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Tyler vs Kingston (Kingston is 21% less expensive) Tyler vs Spanish Town (Spanish Town is 54% less expensive) Tyler vs Montego Bay (Montego Bay is 40% less expensive) Tyler vs Half Way Tree (Half Way Tree is 31% less expensive) Tyler vs May Pen (May Pen is 51% less expensive) Tyler vs Mandeville (Mandeville is 42% less expensive) Tyler vs Old Harbour (Old Harbour is 50% less expensive) Tyler vs Linstead (Linstead is 38% less expensive) Tyler vs Savanna-la-Mar (Savanna-la-Mar is 33% less expensive) Tyler vs Port Antonio (Port Antonio is 32% less expensive)
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Tyler vs Kingstown (Kingstown is 42% less expensive) Tyler vs Georgetown (Georgetown is 40% less expensive)
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Tyler vs Belize City (Belize City is 48% less expensive) Tyler vs San Ignacio (San Ignacio is 35% less expensive) Tyler vs Belmopan (Belmopan is 57% less expensive) Tyler vs San Pedro Town (San Pedro Town is 21% less expensive) Tyler vs Caye Caulker (Caye Caulker is 7% less expensive)
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Tyler vs Guatemala City (Guatemala City is 40% less expensive) Tyler vs Mixco (Mixco is 62% less expensive) Tyler vs Coban (Coban is 46% less expensive) Tyler vs Quetzaltenango (Quetzaltenango is 54% less expensive) Tyler vs Jalapa (Jalapa is 46% less expensive) Tyler vs San Miguel Petapa (San Miguel Petapa is 47% less expensive) Tyler vs Momostenango (Momostenango is 48% less expensive) Tyler vs Mazatenango (Mazatenango is 48% less expensive) Tyler vs Flores (Flores is 49% less expensive) Tyler vs Panajachel (Panajachel is 53% less expensive)
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Tyler vs Tegucigalpa (Tegucigalpa is 51% less expensive) Tyler vs San Pedro Sula (San Pedro Sula is 38% less expensive) Tyler vs Choloma (Choloma is 64% less expensive) Tyler vs La Ceiba (La Ceiba is 61% less expensive) Tyler vs El Progreso (El Progreso is 48% less expensive) Tyler vs Villanueva (Villanueva is 49% less expensive) Tyler vs Comayagua (Comayagua is 58% less expensive) Tyler vs Puerto Cortes (Puerto Cortes is 57% less expensive) Tyler vs Yoro (Yoro is 56% less expensive) Tyler vs La Lima (La Lima is 48% less expensive)
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Tyler vs Santiago de los Caballeros (Santiago de los Caballeros is 53% less expensive) Tyler vs Santo Domingo (Santo Domingo is 38% less expensive) Tyler vs Puerto Plata (Puerto Plata is 55% less expensive) Tyler vs Higuey (Higuey is 54% less expensive) Tyler vs La Vega (La Vega is 66% less expensive) Tyler vs San Cristobal (San Cristobal is 51% less expensive) Tyler vs San Pedro de Macoris (San Pedro de Macoris is 57% less expensive) Tyler vs San Francisco de Macoris (San Francisco de Macoris is 69% less expensive) Tyler vs San Juan de la Maguana (San Juan de la Maguana is 63% less expensive) Tyler vs Bonao (Bonao is 68% less expensive)
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