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Cost of living in Callahan County, TX

Part of the Abilene Metro Area

Estimated monthly cost
$2,778/mo
for a single person, all categories combined

Population 14,017 · Last updated May 21, 2026

Cost breakdown

Single person, by category, per month.

Rent $950 34%
Healthcare $480 17%
Federal tax $440 16%
Groceries $334 12%
Transport $320 12%
Energy $199 7%
Water $55 2%
State tax $0 0%

Rent in Callahan County

Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.

Studio
$944
per month
1 bedroom
$950
per month
2 bedroom
$1,207
per month
3 bedroom
$1,571
per month
4 bedroom
$1,899
per month

Source: HUD FMR FY2025

Income and earnings in Callahan County

Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.

Household income
$68,455
per year
Individual earnings
$36,988
per year
Per capita
$33,609
per year

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.

Home values in Callahan County

Average values reported by homeowners.

Average home value
$144,800
Annual property tax
$1,587

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Energy costs in Callahan County

Estimated monthly electricity and gas costs.

Electricity
$167
per month · 14.5¢/kWh
Natural gas
$32
per month
Annual total
$2,388
per year

Source: EIA

Healthcare in Callahan County

Insurance premiums and coverage rates.

Individual premium
$480
per month
Family premium
$1,350
per month
Uninsured rate
16.2%

Source: ACS + national avg. Marketplace benchmark premiums are second-lowest Silver plan estimates and do not reflect employer plans, subsidies, or out-of-pocket costs. This is not healthcare advice.

Taxes in Callahan County

State and local tax rates for Texas.

No state income tax
Texas does not levy a personal income tax.
State sales tax
6.3%
Combined sales tax
8.2%
incl. average local

Tax rates change. Consult a qualified tax professional for advice on your specific situation. This is not tax advice.

Transportation in Callahan County

Commute patterns and estimated costs.

Average commute
26.6 min
Drive alone
76.7%
Public transit
0.0%
Work from home
8.4%

Source: ACS

Monthly cost estimates for Callahan County

What it costs to live in Callahan County each month.

Single person
$2,778
per month
  • Rent $950
  • Energy $199
  • Water $55
  • Groceries $334
  • Transport $320
  • Healthcare $480
  • Federal tax $440
  • State tax $0
Couple
$4,138
per month
  • Rent $1,207
  • Energy $239
  • Water $65
  • Groceries $553
  • Transport $420
  • Healthcare $864
  • Federal tax $790
  • State tax $0
Family
$6,644
per month
  • Rent $1,571
  • Energy $298
  • Water $75
  • Groceries $840
  • Transport $520
  • Healthcare $1,350
  • Childcare $1,200
  • Federal tax $790
  • State tax $0

Frequently asked questions about Callahan County

Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.

What is the average rent in Callahan County?

In Callahan County, TX, a one-bedroom apartment averages $950 per month, a two-bedroom averages $1,207 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,571 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.

What is the average salary in Callahan County?

In Callahan County, TX, the average household income is $68,455 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $36,988 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

What is the cost of living in Callahan County?

The estimated cost of living in Callahan County, TX is approximately $2,778 per month for a single person, $4,138 for a couple, $6,644 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.

What is the sales tax rate in Callahan County?

The combined sales tax rate in Callahan County, TX is 8.19%, which includes the Texas state rate of 6.25% plus an average local rate of 1.94%.

Is Callahan County an affordable place to live?

Based on the data, a single person in Callahan County, TX would need approximately $2,778 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $68,455 per year ($5,705 per month). Callahan County is relatively affordable compared to the national average.

How much does healthcare cost in Callahan County?

The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Callahan County, TX is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 16.2% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.

What are house prices in Callahan County?

The average home value in Callahan County, TX is $144,800, with average annual property taxes of $1,587, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

How does Callahan County compare to other areas?

You can compare Callahan County, TX with any other US county using our comparison tool at /compare. Callahan County is in the Abilene, TX metro area.

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About this data

All figures on this page come from official U.S. government sources, listed below.

  • HUD FMR FY2025
  • ACS 2019-2023 5-Year
  • EIA
  • ACS + national avg
  • ACS
  • USDA + BEA RPP
Methodology All data sources