Cost of living in Carson County, TX
Part of the Amarillo Metro Area
Population 5,802 · Last updated May 21, 2026
Cost breakdown
Single person, by category, per month.
Rent in Carson County
Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.
Source: HUD FMR FY2025
Income and earnings in Carson County
Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.
Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.
Home values in Carson County
Average values reported by homeowners.
Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year
Energy costs in Carson County
Estimated monthly electricity and gas costs.
Source: EIA
Healthcare in Carson County
Insurance premiums and coverage rates.
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 Carson County
State and local tax rates for Texas.
Tax rates change. Consult a qualified tax professional for advice on your specific situation. This is not tax advice.
Transportation in Carson County
Commute patterns and estimated costs.
Source: ACS
Monthly cost estimates for Carson County
What it costs to live in Carson County each month.
- Rent $952
- Energy $199
- Water $55
- Groceries $334
- Transport $320
- Healthcare $480
- Federal tax $633
- State tax $0
- Rent $1,158
- Energy $239
- Water $65
- Groceries $553
- Transport $420
- Healthcare $864
- Federal tax $1,054
- State tax $0
- Rent $1,592
- Energy $298
- Water $75
- Groceries $840
- Transport $520
- Healthcare $1,350
- Childcare $1,200
- Federal tax $1,054
- State tax $0
Frequently asked questions about Carson County
Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.
What is the average rent in Carson County?
In Carson County, TX, a one-bedroom apartment averages $952 per month, a two-bedroom averages $1,158 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,592 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.
What is the average salary in Carson County?
In Carson County, TX, the average household income is $84,583 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $48,765 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.
What is the cost of living in Carson County?
The estimated cost of living in Carson County, TX is approximately $2,973 per month for a single person, $4,353 for a couple, $6,929 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.
What is the sales tax rate in Carson County?
The combined sales tax rate in Carson County, TX is 8.19%, which includes the Texas state rate of 6.25% plus an average local rate of 1.94%.
Is Carson County an affordable place to live?
Based on the data, a single person in Carson County, TX would need approximately $2,973 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $84,583 per year ($7,049 per month). Carson County is relatively affordable compared to the national average.
How much does healthcare cost in Carson County?
The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Carson County, TX is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 13.1% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.
What are house prices in Carson County?
The average home value in Carson County, TX is $140,600, with average annual property taxes of $1,915, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.
How does Carson County compare to other areas?
You can compare Carson County, TX with any other US county using our comparison tool at /compare. Carson County is in the Amarillo, 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