Cost of Living in Texas
Based on 8 cities we track in Texas.
State Medians
Median 1BR Rent
$1,170
Median Home Value
$264,900
Median Income
$67,043
Avg Temperature
67.2°F
Medians across the Texas cities we track — not a statewide population-weighted figure.
State Taxes
State Sales Tax
6.25%
State Income Tax (top rate)
None
Cities in Texas
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Sources: US Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year; NOAA Climate Normals 1981–2010; Tax Foundation 2026 (state taxes).