Salary Needed to Live in Tyler as a Single

A single adult living independently needs approximately $16,818/year to live comfortably in Tyler, TX — including 10% savings.

Comfortable Salary
$16,818
with 10% savings
Bare Minimum
$14,576
no savings buffer
Monthly Expenses
$911
17% below national avg

Detailed Monthly Budget for a Single in Tyler

ExpenseTylerNat'l AvgDiff
🏠 Studio/1BR Rent$107$113-5%
🛒 Groceries$19$17+12%
⚡ Utilities$8$14-43%
🚗 Transportation$23$26-12%
🛡️ Car Insurance$164$223-26%
🏥 Health Insurance$48$56-14%
Internet$55$65-15%
Phone$71$85-16%
Dining & Social$252$300-16%
Entertainment$101$120-16%
Personal Care$63$75-16%
Total Monthly$911$1,094-17%

How We Calculated the Salary

Monthly expenses:$911
Target savings (10%):$117/mo
Monthly after-tax needed:$1,028
Effective tax rate:25%

Gross annual salary needed:$16,818

Other Household Types in Tyler

Couple (No Kids)
$23,295/yr
$1,223/mo expenses
Family with Kids
$49,400/yr
$2,470/mo expenses
Retiree
$17,400/yr
$1,015/mo expenses

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FAQ

What salary does a single person need in Tyler?
A single person needs approximately $16,818/year ($1,402/month gross) to live comfortably in Tyler with a 10% savings rate.
How much is rent for a single person in Tyler?
A studio/1br in Tyler costs approximately $107/month, which is the largest single expense at 12% of the total budget.
Is Tyler affordable for a single person?
Yes, Tyler is 17% more affordable than the national average for a single person.
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