What is the cost of living in Victoria, TX?
According to the most recent data on the cost of living, Victoria has an overall cost of living index of 97, which is 1.0x lower than the national index of 100.
Compared to Texas, Victoria has a cost of living index that's 1.0x higher than Texas's index of 93.
The standard of living in Victoria ranks as #212 most affordable out of the 419 places we measured in Texas. By definition, that implies Victoria ranks as the #207 most expensive place in the Lone Star State.
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Victoria Cost Of Living Vs. Texas
Six factors go into calculating the cost of living index in Victoria. Here is how it fares on each of the criteria:
The Services index in Victoria is 95.
The Groceries index in Victoria is 97.
The Health index in Victoria is 88.
The Housing index in Victoria is 97.
The Transportation index in Victoria is 103.
The Utilities index in Victoria is 99.
| Living Expense | Victoria | Texas | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 97 | 93 | 100 |
| Services | 95 | 100 | 100 |
| Groceries | 97 | 99 | 100 |
| Health | 88 | 81 | 100 |
| Housing | 97 | 97 | 100 |
| Transportation | 103 | 103 | 100 |
| Utilities | 99 | 100 | 100 |
Victoria Cost Of Living Compared To Texas Averages
Index where 100 = national average. Source: cost-of-living index 2026.
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Victoria, TX Housing Cost Breakdown
Housing swings affordability the most between places in Texas, so we broke down housing costs into more detail. Home and income data comes from the most recent US Census ACS 2020-2024. The key points are:
The Median Home Value in Victoria is $213,834.
The Median Rent in Victoria is $1,172.
The Median Income in Victoria is $67,226.
The Home Value To Income in Victoria is 3.2x.
The Rent To Monthly Income in Victoria is 0.21x.
Victoria, TX Costs By Category
Detailed Victoria Services costs vs. Texas
Detailed Victoria Groceries costs vs. Texas
Detailed Victoria Health costs vs. Texas
Detailed Victoria Transportation costs vs. Texas
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Cost Of Living In Cities Around Victoria
The cost of living varies in the cities and towns around Victoria. Here's a quick look at the cost of living in the most populous nearby places:
Port Lavaca, TX has a cost of living index of 86, 0.9x Victoria.
Cuero, TX has a cost of living index of 88, 0.9x Victoria.
Edna, TX has a cost of living index of 88, 0.9x Victoria.
