Cost of Living in Alice, TX: Rent, Income & Home Prices

OKRent takes 22 cents of every $1 people earn here.

🏠 Rent per month (2026)$94146% lower than U.S. average

💵 Families earn per year (2026)$52,497about $4,375/month · 40% lower than U.S. average

🔑 House price$131,10061% lower than U.S. average

Rent here is among the lowest 10% of all U.S. cities. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $37,640 a year. That is $18 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 47 of 426 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Alice

$941

$1,023

$1,420

$1,919

$2,738

$1,964

$1,848

How much do households earn in Alice?

Under $25k

27.0%

$25k–50k

17.1%

$50k–100k

30.1%

$100k–150k

10.2%

$150k+

5.7%

Share of households by yearly income. 15.8% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in Alice

Size	Alice	U.S. average
1 bedroom	$712	$1,324
2 bedrooms	$938	$1,509
3 bedrooms	$1,169	$1,698

Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.

How expensive is Alice overall?

Everyday prices in Texas overall are 3% below the U.S. average (index 97.1, U.S. = 100).

Housing

Goods (food, clothes…)

Utilities

Other services

U.S. average

100

Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Alice, so the Texas figure is shown.

Taxes and bills in Alice

🏛️ Property tax$1,462a year · 1.12% of home value · U.S. $3,119

⚡ Electric bill$227a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Alice

Commute to work23 minU.S.: 26.4 min

College degree14.1%U.S.: 35.7%

Own their home57.5%U.S.: 65.2%

Below poverty line31.4%U.S.: 12.5%

Unemployment4.1%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Alice?

About the same. Renting and owning cost within $31 of each other each month.

Renting

$941

Owning

$910

Owning assumes a typical $131,100 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $13,110 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Alice, TX?

Renting in Alice costs a median of about $941 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Texas median is $1,451.

How much do I need to make to live in Alice?

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $37,640 a year, or $18 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Alice cheap or expensive?

Alice is rated OK: rent takes 21.5% of the typical household income of $52,497. It ranks 47th cheapest of 426 Texas cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Alice?

The median homeowner in Alice pays $1,462 a year in property taxes, about 1.12% of the median home value.

Is Alice 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 Alice?

The median home value in Alice is $131,100, about 2.5 times the typical yearly household income.

17,707 people live in Alice. Numbers are typical (middle) values.

Is Alice, TX expensive to live in?