Cost of living in Live Oak County, TX
Population 11,444 · Last updated May 21, 2026
Cost breakdown
Single person, by category, per month.
Rent in Live Oak County
Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.
Source: HUD FMR FY2025
Income and earnings in Live Oak County
Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.
Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.
Home values in Live Oak County
Average values reported by homeowners.
Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year
Energy costs in Live Oak County
Estimated monthly electricity and gas costs.
Source: EIA
Healthcare in Live Oak 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 Live Oak 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 Live Oak County
Commute patterns and estimated costs.
Source: ACS
Monthly cost estimates for Live Oak County
What it costs to live in Live Oak County each month.
- Rent $711
- Energy $199
- Water $55
- Groceries $334
- Transport $320
- Healthcare $480
- Federal tax $404
- State tax $0
- Rent $933
- Energy $239
- Water $65
- Groceries $553
- Transport $420
- Healthcare $864
- Federal tax $551
- State tax $0
- Rent $1,287
- Energy $298
- Water $75
- Groceries $840
- Transport $520
- Healthcare $1,350
- Childcare $1,200
- Federal tax $551
- State tax $0
Frequently asked questions about Live Oak County
Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.
What is the average rent in Live Oak County?
In Live Oak County, TX, a one-bedroom apartment averages $711 per month, a two-bedroom averages $933 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,287 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.
What is the average salary in Live Oak County?
In Live Oak County, TX, the average household income is $53,869 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $34,763 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.
What is the cost of living in Live Oak County?
The estimated cost of living in Live Oak County, TX is approximately $2,503 per month for a single person, $3,625 for a couple, $6,121 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.
What is the sales tax rate in Live Oak County?
The combined sales tax rate in Live Oak County, TX is 8.19%, which includes the Texas state rate of 6.25% plus an average local rate of 1.94%.
Is Live Oak County an affordable place to live?
Based on the data, a single person in Live Oak County, TX would need approximately $2,503 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $53,869 per year ($4,489 per month). Live Oak County has a moderate cost of living relative to local earnings.
How much does healthcare cost in Live Oak County?
The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Live Oak County, TX is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 18.1% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.
What are house prices in Live Oak County?
The average home value in Live Oak County, TX is $142,300, with average annual property taxes of $1,255, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.
How does Live Oak 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