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Cost of living in Tom Green County, TX

Part of the San Angelo Metro Area

Estimated monthly cost
$2,830/mo
for a single person, all categories combined

Population 119,398 · Last updated May 21, 2026

Cost breakdown

Single person, by category, per month.

Rent $998 35%
Healthcare $480 17%
Federal tax $444 16%
Groceries $334 12%
Transport $320 11%
Energy $199 7%
Water $55 2%
State tax $0 0%

Rent in Tom Green County

Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.

Studio
$863
per month
1 bedroom
$998
per month
2 bedroom
$1,258
per month
3 bedroom
$1,691
per month
4 bedroom
$2,078
per month

Source: HUD FMR FY2025

Income and earnings in Tom Green County

Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.

Household income
$66,254
per year
Individual earnings
$37,233
per year
Per capita
$34,888
per year

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.

Home values in Tom Green County

Average values reported by homeowners.

Average home value
$186,700
Annual property tax
$2,523

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Energy costs in Tom Green 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 Tom Green County

Insurance premiums and coverage rates.

Individual premium
$480
per month
Family premium
$1,350
per month
Uninsured rate
14.5%

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 Tom Green 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 Tom Green County

Commute patterns and estimated costs.

Average commute
19.6 min
Drive alone
75.0%
Public transit
0.4%
Work from home
7.7%

Source: ACS

Monthly cost estimates for Tom Green County

What it costs to live in Tom Green County each month.

Single person
$2,830
per month
  • Rent $998
  • Energy $199
  • Water $55
  • Groceries $334
  • Transport $320
  • Healthcare $480
  • Federal tax $444
  • State tax $0
Couple
$4,153
per month
  • Rent $1,258
  • Energy $239
  • Water $65
  • Groceries $553
  • Transport $420
  • Healthcare $864
  • Federal tax $754
  • State tax $0
Family
$6,728
per month
  • Rent $1,691
  • Energy $298
  • Water $75
  • Groceries $840
  • Transport $520
  • Healthcare $1,350
  • Childcare $1,200
  • Federal tax $754
  • State tax $0

Frequently asked questions about Tom Green County

Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.

What is the average rent in Tom Green County?

In Tom Green County, TX, a one-bedroom apartment averages $998 per month, a two-bedroom averages $1,258 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,691 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.

What is the average salary in Tom Green County?

In Tom Green County, TX, the average household income is $66,254 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $37,233 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

What is the cost of living in Tom Green County?

The estimated cost of living in Tom Green County, TX is approximately $2,830 per month for a single person, $4,153 for a couple, $6,728 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.

What is the sales tax rate in Tom Green County?

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

Is Tom Green County an affordable place to live?

Based on the data, a single person in Tom Green County, TX would need approximately $2,830 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $66,254 per year ($5,521 per month). Tom Green County has a moderate cost of living relative to local earnings.

How much does healthcare cost in Tom Green County?

The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Tom Green County, TX is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 14.5% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.

What are house prices in Tom Green County?

The average home value in Tom Green County, TX is $186,700, with average annual property taxes of $2,523, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

How does Tom Green County compare to other areas?

You can compare Tom Green County, TX with any other US county using our comparison tool at /compare. Tom Green County is in the San Angelo, 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