Cost of Living in Beaumont, TX
Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX — prices, rents and what jobs really pay here after taxes.
Price level
90.0
U.S. average = 100 · #289 of 387
Median wage
$48,630
all jobs · $3,438/mo take-home
1-bedroom rent
$898
HUD fair market rent
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What would you need to earn in Beaumont, TX to keep the same lifestyle — after taxes — as in another city?
Salary needed to keep your lifestyle
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Prices in Beaumont, TX vs. the U.S. average
| Category | Index (U.S. = 100) | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| All items | 90.0 | −10.0% |
| Housing | 70.9 | −29.1% |
| Goods | 93.8 | −6.2% |
| Utilities | 83.1 | −16.9% |
| Other services | 96.2 | −3.8% |
Source: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024.
Rent in Beaumont, TX
| Unit | Monthly rent | Income needed (30% rule) |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $892 | $35,680/yr |
| 1 bedroom | $898 | $35,920/yr |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,103 | $44,120/yr |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,446 | $57,840/yr |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,732 | $69,280/yr |
HUD Fair Market Rents, FY2026, population-weighted across the metro's counties.
Take-home pay in Beaumont, TX
Your take-home pay
$41,254
per year · effective tax rate 15.2%
$3,438Monthly
$1,719Twice a month
$1,587Every 2 weeks
$19.83Hourly
- Federal income tax$3,656
- Social Security (6.2%)$3,015
- Medicare (1.45%)$705
- Texas income tax$0
- Take-home pay$41,254
Marginal rate: 12% federal + 0.00% state
Highest-paying jobs in Beaumont, TX
*In U.S.-average dollars after adjusting for local prices.
Frequently asked questions
Is Beaumont, TX expensive to live in?
According to the Bureau of Economic Analysis, overall prices in the Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX metro area are 90.0% of the U.S. average, with housing at 70.9%. It is the #289 most expensive of 387 metro areas we track.
What salary do you need to live in Beaumont, TX?
To match the buying power of a $60,000 salary in an average-priced U.S. city you would need about $54,028 in Beaumont, TX (before tax differences). The median wage across all jobs here is $48,630.
How much is rent in Beaumont, TX?
HUD’s FY2026 fair market rents for Beaumont, TX are $892 for a studio, $898 for one bedroom, $1,103 for two bedrooms and $1,446 for three bedrooms, including utilities.
All salaries in Beaumont, TX
Management Occupations
- Industrial Production Manager — $150,860
- Financial Manager — $149,360
- Managers, All Other — $133,800
- Sales Manager — $122,990
- Medical and Health Services Manager — $102,420
- Construction Manager — $100,340
- General and Operations Manager — $97,470
- Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary — $82,830
Business and Financial Operations Occupations
- Project Management Specialist — $100,470
- Business Operations Specialists, All Other — $78,850
- Accountant and Auditor — $76,680
- Buyer and Purchasing Agent — $74,170
- Human Resources Specialist — $62,900
Architecture and Engineering Occupations
- Industrial Engineer — $123,660
- Mechanical Engineer — $122,280
- Civil Engineer — $95,510
Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations
Legal Occupations
- Lawyer — $131,680
Educational Instruction and Library Occupations
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education — $63,210
- Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education — $60,780
- Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School — $60,300
- Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education — $60,260
- Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education — $32,270
- Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary — $24,470
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations
- Registered Nurse — $81,180
- Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurse — $58,590
- Pharmacy Technician — $42,140
Healthcare Support Occupations
- Medical Assistant — $37,690
- Nursing Assistant — $35,110
- Home Health and Personal Care Aide — $23,510
Protective Service Occupations
- Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officer — $78,450
- Correctional Officer and Jailer — $54,020
- Security Guard — $35,010
Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations
- First-Line Supervisor of Food Preparation and Serving Workers — $34,810
- Cooks, Restaurant — $30,520
- Food Preparation Worker — $28,700
- Fast Food and Counter Worker — $26,630
- Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop — $23,550
- Bartender — $22,600
- Waiter and Waitress — $22,400
- Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendant and Bartender Helper — $20,960
Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance Occupations
- Landscaping and Groundskeeping Worker — $34,740
- Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners — $31,490
- Maid and Housekeeping Cleaner — $28,140
Personal Care and Service Occupations
- Childcare Worker — $22,940
Sales and Related Occupations
- Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products — $62,410
- Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel — $57,680
- First-Line Supervisor of Retail Sales Workers — $41,770
- Retail Salesperson — $29,810
- Cashier — $28,730
Office and Administrative Support Occupations
- First-Line Supervisor of Office and Administrative Support Workers — $61,250
- Postal Service Mail Carrier — $58,170
- Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks — $47,270
- Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive — $43,310
- Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks — $41,610
- Office Clerks, General — $39,310
- Medical Secretary and Administrative Assistant — $38,090
- Customer Service Representative — $37,980
- Receptionist and Information Clerk — $31,960
Construction and Extraction Occupations
- First-Line Supervisor of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers — $76,390
- Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters — $62,220
- Electrician — $61,380
- Carpenter — $58,290
- Operating Engineer and Other Construction Equipment Operator — $56,850
- Painters, Construction and Maintenance — $45,840
- Construction Laborer — $44,240
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations
- First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers — $78,910
- Industrial Machinery Mechanic — $61,950
- Automotive Service Technician and Mechanic — $47,050
- Maintenance and Repair Workers, General — $45,210
Production Occupations
- Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers — $100,660
- Chemical Equipment Operator and Tender — $96,790
- First-Line Supervisor of Production and Operating Workers — $80,860
- Machinist — $59,800
- Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers — $59,190
- Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers — $51,430
- Miscellaneous Assembler and Fabricator — $38,920
- Helpers--Production Worker — $36,300
Transportation and Material Moving Occupations
- First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors — $60,980
- Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver — $54,900
- Industrial Truck and Tractor Operator — $45,710
- Light Truck Driver — $38,820
- Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand — $37,660
- Stocker and Order Filler — $35,630
- Driver/Sales Worker — $34,670
- Cleaner of Vehicles and Equipment — $28,120