Cost of Living

Overall Cost of Living Index

LocationCost of Living Index (Base US)Annual Average SalaryUS Purchasing Power
Seguin, TX93.2$58,343$62,601    
San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX MSA91.6$64,035$69,873    
Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX MSA94.8$88,842    $93,730
Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX MSA100.2$80,372$80,182
Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX MSA92.5$81,759    $88,362
Texas93.1$74,720$80,256    
United States100.0$75,686    $75,686

Source: JobsEQ®
Cost of Living per COLI, data as of 2025Q2, imputed by Chmura where necessary.

This comparison illustrates how far an average salary stretches once local costs are taken into account. Although wages vary across regions, Seguin’s below-average cost of living boosts overall purchasing power, allowing residents to retain more value from their earnings. When compared with major Texas metros, Seguin offers a strong balance of affordability and income, making it a competitive and cost-effective place to live and work.