Cost of Living in Travis County, TX

Modeled annual cost: $57,286.

Median family income: $126,667.

Affordability Snapshot

TX County Median

$43,937

State Rank

9thMost expensive counties in TX out of 254See Texas county rankings

Median Income

$126,667

Location Type

Metro

Biggest category:

Housing is the biggest expense in Travis County, TX.

$18,910 per year.

Cost breakdown

Total

$57,286

Per year

  • Housing:$18,910
  • Transport:$11,831
  • Taxes:$9,681
  • Other Costs:$7,146
  • Healthcare:$5,609
  • Food:$4,108
  • 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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