Cost of living in King County, TX
Population 189 · Last updated May 21, 2026
Cost breakdown
Single person, by category, per month.
Rent in King County
Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.
Source: HUD FMR FY2025
Income and earnings in King County
Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.
Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.
Home values in King County
Average values reported by homeowners.
Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year
Energy costs in King County
Estimated monthly electricity and gas costs.
Source: EIA
Healthcare in King 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 King 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 King County
Commute patterns and estimated costs.
Source: ACS
Monthly cost estimates for King County
What it costs to live in King County each month.
- Rent $786
- Energy $199
- Water $55
- Groceries $334
- Transport $320
- Healthcare $480
- Federal tax $607
- State tax $0
- Rent $976
- Energy $239
- Water $65
- Groceries $553
- Transport $420
- Healthcare $864
- Federal tax $819
- State tax $0
- Rent $1,273
- Energy $298
- Water $75
- Groceries $840
- Transport $520
- Healthcare $1,350
- Childcare $1,200
- Federal tax $819
- State tax $0
Frequently asked questions about King County
Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.
What is the average rent in King County?
In King County, TX, a one-bedroom apartment averages $786 per month, a two-bedroom averages $976 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,273 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.
What is the average salary in King County?
In King County, TX, the average household income is $70,192 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $47,159 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.
What is the cost of living in King County?
The estimated cost of living in King County, TX is approximately $2,781 per month for a single person, $3,936 for a couple, $6,375 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.
What is the sales tax rate in King County?
The combined sales tax rate in King County, TX is 8.19%, which includes the Texas state rate of 6.25% plus an average local rate of 1.94%.
Is King County an affordable place to live?
Based on the data, a single person in King County, TX would need approximately $2,781 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $70,192 per year ($5,849 per month). King County is relatively affordable compared to the national average.
How much does healthcare cost in King County?
The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in King County, TX is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 3.7% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.
How does King County compare to other areas?
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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