Cost-of-Living Calculator
Can $1,000 a month actually cover your bills? Compare UBI amounts against real living costs — housing, food, healthcare, and more — in every U.S. state.
$1,000
$500$3,000
Texas
31.2%
of basic living costs covered
INSUFFICIENTCost Breakdown
Rent$1,200/mo — 31% covered
Food$550/mo — 31% covered
Healthcare$510/mo — 31% covered
Transportation$650/mo — 31% covered
Utilities$300/mo — 31% covered
Total monthly cost$3,210/mo
Data: BLS Consumer Expenditure Survey, Census Bureau median rents. Updated annually.
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