The buying power of your dollar is bigger in Longview!
Compared to other locations throughout the nation, Longview enjoys a low cost of living. As demonstrated by various cost of living indeces, Longview residents benefit from a cost of living that is approximately 12% less than the national average. In other words, for every $100 you would spend in the average U.S. city, you would only spend $88 in Longview.

There are several factors that contribute to this low cost of living, including low housing, food, taxes, and utility costs.  

Utilities:
Rates for electric utility service in the Longview area are lower than national and state averages. Longview is located within a regulated electric market with service provided by AEP Southwestern Electric Power.

According to a November 2011 report by the Public Utility Commission in Texas, the cost of 500kWh was $40.87. The report showed that the average cost across the U.S. for the same amount of energy was $60.85.

View the Texas Public Utility Commission rate comparison report. 
 
Cost of Doing Business:

If you are considering continuing your career or starting a business during your retirement, Longview is a great place for that too. According to Moody’s Analytics, the cost of doing business is 77% of the national average. Perhaps that’s one of the reasons that Longview has been ranked multiple times by the Milken Institute as among the top ten regions in the country for creating and sustaining jobs and economic growth.

Milken Institute Ranking 
 
 
Cost of Living Comparisons:
For the most recent data on cost of living comparisons, consider comparing data using cost of living calculators on various websites. Although there are many websites available, the following websites are listed below as a convenience because they provide options for comparing Longview to other locations.
  
Bestplaces.net Cost of Living Calculator
 
Salary.com Cost of Living Calculator