Summary of The Cost of Living in Texas, United States
• The average monthly cost of living for a single person in Texas is $3,695.00 including rent, or $2,145.00 excluding rent.
• The average monthly cost of living for a couple (2 adults) in Texas is $5,121.60 including rent, or $3,571.60 excluding rent.
• The average monthly cost of living for a family of four (2 adults + 2 children) in Texas is $7,115.10 including rent, or $5,100.10 excluding rent.
• The average yearly cost of living in Texas ranges from $44,340.00 for a single person to $61,459.20 for a couple, and $85,381.20 for a family of four, including rent. Excluding rent, the yearly range is $25,740.00 for a single person to $42,859.20 for a couple, and $61,201.20 for a family of four.
• For budget-conscious living in Texas, baseline monthly expenses range from $2,161.00 for a single person to $2,940.40 for a couple, and $4,092.90 for a family of four, including rent. Excluding rent, the range is $1,111.00 for a single person to $1,890.40 for a couple, and $2,727.90 for a family of four.
• For comfortable/luxury living in Texas, estimated monthly expenses range from $6,635.00 for a single person to $9,216.00 for a couple, and $12,700.00 for a family of four, including rent. Excluding rent, the range is $4,185.00 for a single person to $6,766.00 for a couple, and $9,515.00 for a family of four.
• The average monthly salary for a person in Texas is $5,300.00, which is 147.1% more than the average monthly cost of living and 377.0% more than the budget cost of living for a single person, excluding rent.
Cost of Living Details
| Category | Subcategory | Description | Cost Range (Monthly) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monthly rent for your primary residence (apartments, houses, condos) | |||
| Monthly electricity bill | |||
| Monthly running water bill | |||
| Monthly broadband internet subscription with unlimited data and cable TV | |||
| Monthly gas and heating expenses | |||
| Monthly mobile phone plan with data and calling | |||
| Monthly food and grocery expenses | |||
| Monthly expenses for basic household supplies and personal hygiene items (toiletries, cleaning supplies, and paper products) | |||
| Monthly transportation costs (public transit, vehicle ownership, or ride-sharing) | |||
| Monthly expenses for movies, coffee, drinks, and social activities (excluding shopping & dining) | |||
| Monthly expenses for clothing, shoes, and accessories | |||
| Monthly health insurance cost | |||
| Monthly prescription medications and pharmacy expenses | |||
| Monthly doctor visits and dental care expenses | |||
| Monthly gym membership | |||
| Monthly expenses for laundry and housekeeping services | |||
| Monthly expenses for food and basic care per pet (grooming, veterinary visits, treats, and medications) | |||
| Monthly childcare and school fees | |||
| Total (selected items only) | |||
Expense Distribution
Salary Info
| Category | Subcategory | Description | Salary Range (Monthly) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salary | Salary | Monthly salary (full-time) |