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

CheapRent takes 18 cents of every $1 people earn here.

🏠 Rent per month (2026)$2,85563% higher than U.S. average

💵 Families earn per year (2026)$195,588about $16,299/month · 125% higher than U.S. average

🔑 House price$695,300109% higher than U.S. average

Rent here is among the highest 10% in the country. Household incomes are higher than in 96% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.6 years of household income. Commutes are long, about 36.4 minutes each way. Most homes (92.3%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find. It is a highly educated city: 64% of adults have a college degree.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $114,200 a year. That is $55 an hour at a full-time job.

Is rent cheaper than other Texas cities?

No. Rent here is more expensive than in most of Texas. It is number 411 of 426 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Argyle

$2,855

$1,227

$1,377

$1,360

$1,505

$1,388

$985

How much do households earn in Argyle?

Under $25k

5.6%

$25k–50k

9.6%

$50k–100k

11.0%

$100k–150k

29.4%

$150k+

45.4%

Share of households by yearly income. 74.8% of households earn $100,000 or more.

How expensive is Argyle 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 Argyle, so the Texas figure is shown.

Taxes and bills in Argyle

🏛️ Property tax$10,000+a year · 1.44% of home value · U.S. $3,119

⚡ Electric bill$254a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Argyle

Commute to work36.4 minU.S.: 26.4 min

College degree64%U.S.: 35.7%

Own their home92.3%U.S.: 65.2%

Below poverty line1.2%U.S.: 12.5%

Unemployment3.5%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Argyle?

Renting is cheaper right now: about $1,969 a month less.

Renting

$2,855

Owning

$4,824

Owning assumes a typical $695,300 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $69,530 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Argyle, TX?

Renting in Argyle costs a median of about $2,855 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Texas median is $1,451.

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

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $114,200 a year, or $55 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Argyle cheap or expensive?

Argyle is rated Cheap: rent takes 17.5% of the typical household income of $195,588. It ranks 411th cheapest of 426 Texas cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Argyle?

The median homeowner in Argyle pays $10,000+ a year in property taxes, about 1.44% of the median home value.

Is Argyle 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 Argyle?

The median home value in Argyle is $695,300, about 3.6 times the typical yearly household income.

5,371 people live in Argyle. Numbers are typical (middle) values.

Is Argyle, TX expensive to live in?