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Is Livingston, TX expensive to live in?

OKRent takes 26 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$1,16234% lower than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$52,675about $4,390/month · 40% lower than U.S. average
🔑 House price$200,10040% lower than U.S. average

Rent is lower than in 78% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.8 years of household income. Commutes are short, about 16.9 minutes.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $46,480 a year. That is $22 an hour at a full-time job.

Is rent cheaper than other Texas cities?

Yes. Rent here is cheaper than in most of Texas. It is number 120 of 426 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Livingston
$1,162
Elsa
$807
Kermit
$1,127
McGregor
$1,578
Slaton
$1,133
Muleshoe
$987
Bowie
$1,136

How much do households earn in Livingston?

Under $25k
24.4%
$25k–50k
26.7%
$50k–100k
29.5%
$100k–150k
10.6%
$150k+
2.6%

Share of households by yearly income. 13.3% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in Livingston

SizeLivingstonU.S. average
1 bedroom$847$1,324
2 bedrooms$1,120$1,509
3 bedrooms$1,486$1,698
4 bedrooms$2,357$2,098

Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.

How expensive is Livingston overall?

Everyday prices in Texas overall are 3% below the U.S. average (index 97.1, U.S. = 100).

Housing
97
Goods (food, clothes…)
98
Utilities
88
Other services
97
U.S. average
100

Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Livingston, so the Texas figure is shown.

Taxes and bills in Livingston

🏛️ Property tax$2,002a year · 1.00% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$223a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Livingston

Commute to work16.9 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree17.5%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home50.4%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line27.5%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment4.3%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Livingston?

Renting is cheaper right now: about $226 a month less.

Renting
$1,162
Owning
$1,388

Owning assumes a typical $200,100 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $20,010 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Livingston, TX?

Renting in Livingston costs a median of about $1,162 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Texas median is $1,451.

How much do I need to make to live in Livingston?

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $46,480 a year, or $22 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Livingston cheap or expensive?

Livingston is rated OK: rent takes 26.5% of the typical household income of $52,675. It ranks 120th cheapest of 426 Texas cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Livingston?

The median homeowner in Livingston pays $2,002 a year in property taxes, about 1.00% of the median home value.

Is Livingston more expensive than the national average?

Overall prices in Texas are 3% below the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.

How much does a house cost in Livingston?

The median home value in Livingston is $200,100, about 3.8 times the typical yearly household income.

5,718 people live in Livingston. Numbers are typical (middle) values.