Cost of Living in Harris County, TX

Modeled annual cost: $47,739.

Median family income: $86,227.

Affordability Snapshot

TX County Median

$43,937

State Rank

37thMost expensive counties in TX out of 254See Texas county rankings

Median Income

$86,227

Location Type

Metro

Biggest category:

Housing is the biggest expense in Harris County, TX.

$14,328 per year.

Cost breakdown

Total

$47,739

Per year

  • Housing:$14,328
  • Transport:$11,735
  • Taxes:$7,496
  • Other Costs:$5,631
  • Healthcare:$4,740
  • Food:$3,808
  • Childcare:$0

* Percentages may not add up to 100% due to rounding.

Cheaper counties in Texas

1Cameron County, TX
$37,959
2Crosby County, TX
$39,311
3Gonzales County, TX
$39,919
4Willacy County, TX
$40,086
5Hale County, TX
$40,165

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Cost of Living in Harris County, TX (2026)