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Cost of living in Orange County, TX

Part of the Beaumont Metro Area

Estimated monthly cost
$2,876/mo
for a single person, all categories combined

Population 84,993 · Last updated May 21, 2026

Cost breakdown

Single person, by category, per month.

Rent $920 32%
Federal tax $568 20%
Healthcare $480 17%
Groceries $334 12%
Transport $320 11%
Energy $199 7%
Water $55 2%
State tax $0 0%

Rent in Orange County

Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.

Studio
$915
per month
1 bedroom
$920
per month
2 bedroom
$1,113
per month
3 bedroom
$1,460
per month
4 bedroom
$1,676
per month

Source: HUD FMR FY2025

Income and earnings in Orange County

Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.

Household income
$73,372
per year
Individual earnings
$44,762
per year
Per capita
$36,408
per year

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.

Home values in Orange County

Average values reported by homeowners.

Average home value
$163,400
Annual property tax
$2,036

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Energy costs in Orange 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 Orange County

Insurance premiums and coverage rates.

Individual premium
$480
per month
Family premium
$1,350
per month
Uninsured rate
16.1%

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 Orange 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 Orange County

Commute patterns and estimated costs.

Average commute
25.1 min
Drive alone
87.1%
Public transit
0.2%
Work from home
3.6%

Source: ACS

Monthly cost estimates for Orange County

What it costs to live in Orange County each month.

Single person
$2,876
per month
  • Rent $920
  • Energy $199
  • Water $55
  • Groceries $334
  • Transport $320
  • Healthcare $480
  • Federal tax $568
  • State tax $0
Couple
$4,125
per month
  • Rent $1,113
  • Energy $239
  • Water $65
  • Groceries $553
  • Transport $420
  • Healthcare $864
  • Federal tax $871
  • State tax $0
Family
$6,614
per month
  • Rent $1,460
  • Energy $298
  • Water $75
  • Groceries $840
  • Transport $520
  • Healthcare $1,350
  • Childcare $1,200
  • Federal tax $871
  • State tax $0

Frequently asked questions about Orange County

Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.

What is the average rent in Orange County?

In Orange County, TX, a one-bedroom apartment averages $920 per month, a two-bedroom averages $1,113 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,460 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.

What is the average salary in Orange County?

In Orange County, TX, the average household income is $73,372 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $44,762 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

What is the cost of living in Orange County?

The estimated cost of living in Orange County, TX is approximately $2,876 per month for a single person, $4,125 for a couple, $6,614 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.

What is the sales tax rate in Orange County?

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

Is Orange County an affordable place to live?

Based on the data, a single person in Orange County, TX would need approximately $2,876 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $73,372 per year ($6,114 per month). Orange County is relatively affordable compared to the national average.

How much does healthcare cost in Orange County?

The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Orange County, TX is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 16.1% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.

What are house prices in Orange County?

The average home value in Orange County, TX is $163,400, with average annual property taxes of $2,036, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

How does Orange County compare to other areas?

You can compare Orange County, TX with any other US county using our comparison tool at /compare. Orange County is in the Beaumont-Port Arthur, 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