Cost of Living in Tarrant County, TX

Modeled annual cost: $53,261.

Median family income: $99,287.

Affordability Snapshot

TX County Median

$43,937

State Rank

18thMost expensive counties in TX out of 254See Texas county rankings

Median Income

$99,287

Location Type

Metro

Biggest category:

Housing is the biggest expense in Tarrant County, TX.

$16,519 per year.

Cost breakdown

Total

$53,261

Per year

  • Housing:$16,519
  • Transport:$12,157
  • Taxes:$8,598
  • Other Costs:$6,383
  • Healthcare:$5,566
  • Food:$4,039
  • 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 Tarrant County, TX (2026)