Cost of Living in Montgomery County, TX

Modeled annual cost: $52,818.

Median family income: $114,809.

Affordability Snapshot

TX County Median

$43,937

State Rank

19thMost expensive counties in TX out of 254See Texas county rankings

Median Income

$114,809

Location Type

Metro

Biggest category:

Housing is the biggest expense in Montgomery County, TX.

$15,624 per year.

Cost breakdown

Total

$52,818

Per year

  • Housing:$15,624
  • Transport:$13,074
  • Taxes:$8,495
  • Other Costs:$6,090
  • Healthcare:$5,542
  • Food:$3,992
  • 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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