Cost of Living in Victoria, TX
Population 65,514 · Texas · Data vintage 2023
(100 = US avg)
Buyers in Victoria can reasonably expect a home to cost less than three years of household income — $193,000 against $68,233 in typical earnings — a ratio that has collapsed to 5:1 or worse in much of the country.
Located 75 miles north of Corpus Christi, Victoria is far enough out that local conditions diverge meaningfully from the big-metro baseline. Housing prices track closely with Corpus Christi's $197,000 median.
Cost Overview
Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.
About the Cost of Living in Victoria
The median home value in Victoria is $193,200 — 37% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,170/month, 11% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $68,233/year is 9% lower than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 4.6%, below the national average of 4.8%. Texas charges no state income tax, a meaningful advantage for take-home pay. The climate averages highs of 81.3°F and lows of 60.2°F. Overall, Victoria has a cost of living index of 74 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 26% less expensive.
🏠 Housing
HUD Fair Market Rents by Bedroom
💰 Estimated Monthly Budget
Estimates based on median data and national averages. Actual costs vary.
🛒 Food & Groceries
National BLS average prices (2023). Local prices may vary.
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👥 Demographics
🌤 Climate
NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | 65 | 69 | 75 | 81 | 87 | 92 | 95 | 96 | 91 | 84 | 74 | 67 |
| Low °F | 44 | 48 | 54 | 60 | 68 | 73 | 75 | 74 | 70 | 61 | 51 | 45 |
| Precip" | 2.67 | 1.96 | 2.99 | 3.01 | 5.23 | 4.21 | 3.46 | 3.11 | 4.53 | 3.97 | 2.93 | 2.34 |
💨 Air Quality
EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the cost of living in Victoria, TX?
Victoria has a cost index of 74 (100 = national average). It is 26% below the national average.
What is average rent in Victoria, TX?
The median gross rent in Victoria is $1,170 per month based on 2023 Census data.
What is the average home price in Victoria?
The median home value in Victoria is $193,200 according to Zillow and Census data.
What is the median income in Victoria?
The median household income in Victoria is $68,233 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).
What is the sales tax in Victoria, TX?
The combined state and local sales tax rate in Victoria is 8.2%. Texas has no state income tax.
Is Victoria, TX affordable?
Yes, Victoria is generally considered affordable, with a cost of living index of 74 — about 26% below the US national average of 100.
What is the weather like in Victoria?
Victoria has average high temperatures of 81.3°F and average lows of 60.2°F. Annual precipitation is 40.4". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.
Victoria at a Glance
- Population
- 65,514
- Median Income
- $68,233
- Home Value
- $193,200
- Median Rent
- $1,170/mo
- Unemployment
- 4.6%
- Avg High Temp
- 81.3°F
- Sales Tax
- 8.2%
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