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COST OF LIVING 2007
Houston-Galveston-Brazoria, TX
The Houston metropolitan area identified by the U.S. government for statistical comparisons includes Galveston and Brazoria as well. The cost of living index for this area (CPI -- 184.922) is 11.5% below the national U.S. city average (CPI -- 208.936).
Cost of Living Increases for the Houston Area:
(October 2006-2007)
Cost Price Index for All Consumer Items: 3.8%
Food and beverages: 4.5%
Housing: 3.3%
Medical Care: 4.2%
Transportation: 6.9%
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