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Cost of Living in Texas
2026 Census HTOPS data on expenses, housing, employment, and more in Texas (TX).
79.21%
Expense Difficulty
2.47%
Behind on Rent
16.1%
Uninsured
56.93%
Employed
22.16%
AI Usage
$1,205
Median Rent
48.4%
Cost-Burdened Renters
3.5%
Unemployment Rate
Texas vs. National Average
Expense Difficulty1.2 pts better
TX: 79.21%
US: 80.39%
Rent Behind6.1 pts better
TX: 2.47%
US: 8.6%
Uninsured8.4 pts worse
TX: 16.1%
US: 7.67%
Employed~ average
TX: 56.93%
US: 56.85%
AI Usage2.3 pts worse
TX: 22.16%
US: 24.45%
Cost of Living Overview
Expense Difficulty79.21%
Behind on Rent2.47%
Uninsured16.1%
Employed56.93%
AI Usage22.16%
About This Data
Census HTOPS data is reported at the Census Division level. Metrics for Texas reflect the West South Central division. Supplemental rent and unemployment data come from the American Community Survey (via FRED) and Bureau of Labor Statistics respectively.