Cost of Living in Madison County, TX

Modeled annual cost: $42,878.

Median family income: $77,742.

Affordability Snapshot

TX County Median

$43,937

State Rank

174thMost expensive counties in TX out of 254See Texas county rankings

Median Income

$77,742

Location Type

Not Metropolitan

Biggest category:

Transport is the biggest expense in Madison County, TX.

$14,475 per year.

Cost breakdown

Total

$42,878

Per year

  • Transport:$14,475
  • Housing:$8,484
  • Taxes:$6,540
  • Healthcare:$5,754
  • Other Costs:$3,816
  • 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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