1 facility hiring travelers, 1 opening. A two-bedroom in Bay City runs about $1,130 a month at HUD fair market rent, 24% under Houston's. Texas levies no state income tax on wages.
| Facility | Open | Advertised weekly range | Median | Beds | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matagorda Regional Medical Center | 1 | $2,131 | $2,131 | 45 | Acute Care Hospitals |
Openings, ranges and medians are advertised weekly rates on current postings, refreshed hourly; with a single priced posting the median is that posting's rate.
Against the national average, Texas runs utilities 12% below. (Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities, Texas, 2024.)
| Category | vs. national average |
|---|---|
| Overall | 3% below |
| Housing | 3% below |
| Utilities | 12% below |
| Groceries and goods | 2% below |
| Services | 3% below |
HUD fair market rent for a two-bedroom in Bay City is $1,130 a month (2025, utilities included); a one-bedroom is $890.
Texas levies no state income tax on wages.
Against Houston, a two-bedroom here runs 24% lower ($1,130 against $1,490).