Cost of Living in Victoria, TX
Victoria, TX — prices, rents and what jobs really pay here after taxes.
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What would you need to earn in Victoria, TX to keep the same lifestyle — after taxes — as in another city?
Prices in Victoria, TX vs. the U.S. average
| Category | Index (U.S. = 100) | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| All items | 89.8 | −10.2% |
| Housing | 69.3 | −30.7% |
| Goods | 93.8 | −6.2% |
| Utilities | 85.3 | −14.7% |
| Other services | 96.2 | −3.8% |
Source: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024.
Rent in Victoria, TX
| Unit | Monthly rent | Income needed (30% rule) |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,146 | $45,840/yr |
| 1 bedroom | $1,153 | $46,120/yr |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,442 | $57,680/yr |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,729 | $69,160/yr |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,909 | $76,360/yr |
HUD Fair Market Rents, FY2026, population-weighted across the metro's counties.
Take-home pay in Victoria, TX
- Federal income tax$2,986
- Social Security (6.2%)$2,669
- Medicare (1.45%)$624
- Texas income tax$0
- Take-home pay$36,771
Marginal rate: 12% federal + 0.00% state
Highest-paying jobs in Victoria, TX
*In U.S.-average dollars after adjusting for local prices.
Frequently asked questions
Is Victoria, TX expensive to live in?
According to the Bureau of Economic Analysis, overall prices in the Victoria, TX metro area are 89.8% of the U.S. average, with housing at 69.3%. It is the #293 most expensive of 387 metro areas we track.
What salary do you need to live in Victoria, TX?
To match the buying power of a $60,000 salary in an average-priced U.S. city you would need about $53,903 in Victoria, TX (before tax differences). The median wage across all jobs here is $43,050.
How much is rent in Victoria, TX?
HUD’s FY2026 fair market rents for Victoria, TX are $1,146 for a studio, $1,153 for one bedroom, $1,442 for two bedrooms and $1,729 for three bedrooms, including utilities.
All salaries in Victoria, TX
Management Occupations
- General and Operations Manager — $80,280
Educational Instruction and Library Occupations
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations
- Registered Nurse — $83,680
Healthcare Support Occupations
- Nursing Assistant — $33,980
- Home Health and Personal Care Aide — $24,890
Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations
- First-Line Supervisor of Food Preparation and Serving Workers — $31,720
- Fast Food and Counter Worker — $24,510
- Waiter and Waitress — $22,330
Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance Occupations
Sales and Related Occupations
- Retail Salesperson — $28,780
- Cashier — $28,210
Office and Administrative Support Occupations
- Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive — $42,240
- Office Clerks, General — $37,700
- Customer Service Representative — $37,440
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations
- Maintenance and Repair Workers, General — $45,880
Transportation and Material Moving Occupations
- Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver — $51,150
- Stocker and Order Filler — $37,120
- Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand — $35,180