salaryRent is lower than in 71% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards. Commutes are long, about 34.8 minutes each way. Most homes (82.8%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $51,000 a year. That is $25 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 153 of 426 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in West Livingston?
Share of households by yearly income. 28.1% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in West Livingston
| Size | West Livingston | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 2 bedrooms | $944 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,311 | $1,698 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is West Livingston overall?
Everyday prices in Texas overall are 3% below the U.S. average (index 97.1, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for West Livingston, so the Texas figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in West Livingston
Life in West Livingston
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in West Livingston?
Buying is cheaper month to month: about $209 a month less than renting.
Owning assumes a typical $153,600 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $15,360 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in West Livingston, TX?
Renting in West Livingston costs a median of about $1,275 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Texas median is $1,451.
How much do I need to make to live in West Livingston?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $51,000 a year, or $25 an hour at a full-time job.
Is West Livingston cheap or expensive?
West Livingston is rated OK: rent takes 22.9% of the typical household income of $66,806. It ranks 153rd cheapest of 426 Texas cities we track.
How much are property taxes in West Livingston?
The median homeowner in West Livingston pays $1,409 a year in property taxes, about 0.92% of the median home value.
Is West 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 West Livingston?
The median home value in West Livingston is $153,600, about 2.3 times the typical yearly household income.
8,199 people live in West Livingston. Numbers are typical (middle) values.