Cost of Living in Hidalgo County, TX

Modeled annual cost: $40,837.

Median family income: $57,989.

Affordability Snapshot

TX County Median

$43,937

State Rank

234thMost expensive counties in TX out of 254See Texas county rankings

Median Income

$57,989

Location Type

Metro

Biggest category:

Transport is the biggest expense in Hidalgo County, TX.

$13,094 per year.

Cost breakdown

Total

$40,837

Per year

  • Transport:$13,094
  • Housing:$9,516
  • Taxes:$6,139
  • Healthcare:$4,718
  • Other Costs:$4,001
  • Food:$3,369
  • Childcare:$0

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

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1Cameron County, TX
$37,959
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$39,311
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$39,919
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$40,086
5Hale County, TX
$40,165

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Cost of Living in Hidalgo County, TX (2026)