Cost of Living in Texarkana, TX
Texarkana, TX-AR — prices, rents and what jobs really pay here after taxes.
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What would you need to earn in Texarkana, TX to keep the same lifestyle — after taxes — as in another city?
Prices in Texarkana, TX vs. the U.S. average
| Category | Index (U.S. = 100) | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| All items | 84.0 | −16.0% |
| Housing | 49.9 | −50.1% |
| Goods | 93.7 | −6.3% |
| Utilities | 79.3 | −20.7% |
| Other services | 95.9 | −4.1% |
Source: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024.
Rent in Texarkana, TX
| Unit | Monthly rent | Income needed (30% rule) |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $843 | $33,720/yr |
| 1 bedroom | $852 | $34,080/yr |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,083 | $43,320/yr |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,352 | $54,080/yr |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,617 | $64,680/yr |
HUD Fair Market Rents, FY2026, population-weighted across the metro's counties.
Take-home pay in Texarkana, TX
- Federal income tax$3,004
- Social Security (6.2%)$2,678
- Medicare (1.45%)$626
- Texas income tax$0
- Take-home pay$36,891
Marginal rate: 12% federal + 0.00% state
Highest-paying jobs in Texarkana, TX
*In U.S.-average dollars after adjusting for local prices.
Frequently asked questions
Is Texarkana, TX expensive to live in?
According to the Bureau of Economic Analysis, overall prices in the Texarkana, TX-AR metro area are 84.0% of the U.S. average, with housing at 49.9%. It is the #384 most expensive of 387 metro areas we track.
What salary do you need to live in Texarkana, TX?
To match the buying power of a $60,000 salary in an average-priced U.S. city you would need about $50,407 in Texarkana, TX (before tax differences). The median wage across all jobs here is $43,200.
How much is rent in Texarkana, TX?
HUD’s FY2026 fair market rents for Texarkana, TX are $843 for a studio, $852 for one bedroom, $1,083 for two bedrooms and $1,352 for three bedrooms, including utilities.
All salaries in Texarkana, TX
Management Occupations
- General and Operations Manager — $77,060
Educational Instruction and Library Occupations
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education — $59,770
- Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education — $50,270
- Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary — $28,040
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations
- Registered Nurse — $80,610
- Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurse — $57,370
Healthcare Support Occupations
- Nursing Assistant — $32,880
- Home Health and Personal Care Aide — $24,630
Protective Service Occupations
- Correctional Officer and Jailer — $51,310
Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations
- First-Line Supervisor of Food Preparation and Serving Workers — $30,000
- Cooks, Restaurant — $29,490
- Waiter and Waitress — $23,330
- Fast Food and Counter Worker — $22,880
Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance Occupations
Sales and Related Occupations
- First-Line Supervisor of Retail Sales Workers — $37,540
- Retail Salesperson — $28,700
- Cashier — $26,850
Office and Administrative Support Occupations
- First-Line Supervisor of Office and Administrative Support Workers — $56,840
- Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive — $37,490
- Customer Service Representative — $36,090
- Office Clerks, General — $36,040
Construction and Extraction Occupations
- Construction Laborer — $36,360
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations
- First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers — $75,880
- Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines — $60,920
- Maintenance and Repair Workers, General — $40,030
Production Occupations
- First-Line Supervisor of Production and Operating Workers — $65,150
- Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers — $41,920
Transportation and Material Moving Occupations
- Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver — $49,050
- Light Truck Driver — $38,800
- Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand — $36,710
- Stocker and Order Filler — $33,180