Texas
Cost of living, salaries, housing prices, taxes and population data for Texas. Official U.S. government data.
Living in Texas: scale, jobs and no income tax
Texas operates at continental scale: energy in Houston, tech in Austin, finance in Dallas, logistics everywhere, plus military, healthcare and manufacturing. Job creation has led the nation for years and there is no state income tax.
The affordability edge has narrowed as Austin, Dallas and Houston housing climbed, though suburbs still beat coastal equivalents. Property taxes are steep and summer cooling bills real. Texas rewards strivers across industries — provided they price the property tax line before falling for the house prices.
Quick answers: Texas
Texas vs the national average
- Income 1% above the national median ($75,561).
- Median home value 5% below the national median ($272,900).
County Explorer — Texas
2026 · 254 areas| County / Area ↕ | Studio ↕ | 1 BR ↕ | 2 BR ↓ | 3 BR ↕ | 4 BR ↕ |
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County vs County
Latest data for 2026 · Historical trends from past years to 2026. Disclaimer · Click any county for deep dive.
Frequently asked questions
What data does this page show?
Cost of living, median income, rent, home prices and taxes in Texas for 2026, with county explorer and historical trends from past years to 2026.
What is the cost of living in Texas?
Housing, rent, income and taxes for Texas with county explorer and trends — all on this page.
How to explore Texas counties?
Open the county table to sort fair rents and compare counties side by side.
How current are the figures?
All figures reflect 2026 and update automatically from official sources.
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