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Victoria, TX

Cost of living in Victoria County, TX

Part of the Victoria Metro Area

Estimated monthly cost
$2,950/mo
for a single person, all categories combined

Population 91,281 · Last updated May 21, 2026

Cost breakdown

Single person, by category, per month.

Rent $1,099 37%
Healthcare $480 16%
Federal tax $463 16%
Groceries $334 11%
Transport $320 11%
Energy $199 7%
Water $55 2%
State tax $0 0%

Rent in Victoria County

Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.

Studio
$1,092
per month
1 bedroom
$1,099
per month
2 bedroom
$1,392
per month
3 bedroom
$1,678
per month
4 bedroom
$1,846
per month

Source: HUD FMR FY2025

Income and earnings in Victoria County

Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.

Household income
$70,101
per year
Individual earnings
$38,351
per year
Per capita
$33,305
per year

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.

Home values in Victoria County

Average values reported by homeowners.

Average home value
$197,600
Annual property tax
$2,941

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Energy costs in Victoria 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 Victoria County

Insurance premiums and coverage rates.

Individual premium
$480
per month
Family premium
$1,350
per month
Uninsured rate
16.8%

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 Victoria 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 Victoria County

Commute patterns and estimated costs.

Average commute
22.2 min
Drive alone
80.5%
Public transit
0.6%
Work from home
6.4%

Source: ACS

Monthly cost estimates for Victoria County

What it costs to live in Victoria County each month.

Single person
$2,950
per month
  • Rent $1,099
  • Energy $199
  • Water $55
  • Groceries $334
  • Transport $320
  • Healthcare $480
  • Federal tax $463
  • State tax $0
Couple
$4,350
per month
  • Rent $1,392
  • Energy $239
  • Water $65
  • Groceries $553
  • Transport $420
  • Healthcare $864
  • Federal tax $817
  • State tax $0
Family
$6,778
per month
  • Rent $1,678
  • Energy $298
  • Water $75
  • Groceries $840
  • Transport $520
  • Healthcare $1,350
  • Childcare $1,200
  • Federal tax $817
  • State tax $0

Frequently asked questions about Victoria County

Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.

What is the average rent in Victoria County?

In Victoria County, TX, a one-bedroom apartment averages $1,099 per month, a two-bedroom averages $1,392 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,678 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.

What is the average salary in Victoria County?

In Victoria County, TX, the average household income is $70,101 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $38,351 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

What is the cost of living in Victoria County?

The estimated cost of living in Victoria County, TX is approximately $2,950 per month for a single person, $4,350 for a couple, $6,778 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.

What is the sales tax rate in Victoria County?

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

Is Victoria County an affordable place to live?

Based on the data, a single person in Victoria County, TX would need approximately $2,950 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $70,101 per year ($5,842 per month). Victoria County has a moderate cost of living relative to local earnings.

How much does healthcare cost in Victoria County?

The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Victoria County, TX is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 16.8% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.

What are house prices in Victoria County?

The average home value in Victoria County, TX is $197,600, with average annual property taxes of $2,941, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

How does Victoria County compare to other areas?

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