Cost of Living in Shelby County, TX

Modeled annual cost: $42,458.

Median family income: $57,991.

Affordability Snapshot

TX County Median

$43,937

State Rank

191thMost expensive counties in TX out of 254See Texas county rankings

Median Income

$57,991

Location Type

Not Metropolitan

Biggest category:

Transport is the biggest expense in Shelby County, TX.

$14,332 per year.

Cost breakdown

Total

$42,458

Per year

  • Transport:$14,332
  • Housing:$8,784
  • Taxes:$6,458
  • Healthcare:$5,288
  • Other Costs:$3,881
  • Food:$3,715
  • Childcare:$0

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

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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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