salaryRent is lower than in 73% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $49,400 a year. That is $24 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 138 of 426 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Victoria?
Share of households by yearly income. 18.7% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Victoria
| Size | Victoria | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,063 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,024 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,323 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,514 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,765 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Victoria overall?
Everyday prices in the Victoria metro area are 10% below the U.S. average (index 89.8, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024.
Taxes and bills in Victoria
Life in Victoria
What jobs pay in Victoria
| Job | Median pay | Rent / pay |
|---|---|---|
| Pharmacist | $140,860 | 10.5% |
| Nurse Practitioner | $129,580 | 11.4% |
| Lawyer | $123,770 | 12.0% |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $97,170 | 15.3% |
| Dental Hygienist | $85,680 | 17.3% |
| Registered Nurse | $83,680 | 17.7% |
| Operations Manager | $80,280 | 18.5% |
| Civil Engineer | $78,510 | 18.9% |
| Accountant | $74,270 | 20.0% |
| Market Research Analyst | $60,760 | 24.4% |
| Plumber | $60,320 | 24.6% |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $58,130 | 25.5% |
| Elementary School Teacher | $57,430 | 25.8% |
| Police Officer | $55,820 | 26.5% |
| Electrician | $52,010 | 28.5% |
| Truck Driver | $51,150 | 29.0% |
| Firefighter | $50,350 | 29.4% |
| Carpenter | $49,460 | 30.0% |
| HVAC Technician | $48,550 | 30.5% |
| Customer Service Representative | $37,440 | 39.6% |
| Medical Assistant | $37,060 | 40.0% |
| Warehouse Worker | $35,180 | 42.1% |
| Nursing Assistant | $33,980 | 43.6% |
| Restaurant Cook | $29,680 | 49.9% |
| Retail Salesperson | $28,780 | 51.5% |
| Cashier | $28,210 | 52.5% |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $22,330 | 66.4% |
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Victoria?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $202 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $207,100 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $20,710 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Victoria, TX?
Renting in Victoria costs a median of about $1,235 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Texas median is $1,451.
How much do I need to make to live in Victoria?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $49,400 a year, or $24 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Victoria cheap or expensive?
Victoria is rated OK: rent takes 20.4% of the typical household income of $72,503. It ranks 138th cheapest of 426 Texas cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Victoria?
The median homeowner in Victoria pays $3,144 a year in property taxes, about 1.52% of the median home value.
Is Victoria more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in the metro area are 10% below the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in Victoria?
The median home value in Victoria is $207,100, about 2.9 times the typical yearly household income.
65,625 people live in Victoria. Numbers are typical (middle) values.