salaryRent is lower than in 73% of 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 $49,440 a year. That is $24 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 141 of 426 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Beaumont?
Share of households by yearly income. 17.3% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Beaumont
| Size | Beaumont | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,036 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $931 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,209 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,571 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,667 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Beaumont overall?
Everyday prices in the Beaumont-Port Arthur metro area are 10% below the U.S. average (index 90.0, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024.
Taxes and bills in Beaumont
Life in Beaumont
What jobs pay in Beaumont
| Job | Median pay | Rent / pay |
|---|---|---|
| Pharmacist | $137,570 | 10.8% |
| Nurse Practitioner | $133,130 | 11.1% |
| Physician Assistant | $132,920 | 11.2% |
| Lawyer | $131,680 | 11.3% |
| Software Developer | $124,470 | 11.9% |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $101,900 | 14.6% |
| Operations Manager | $97,470 | 15.2% |
| Dental Hygienist | $97,350 | 15.2% |
| Civil Engineer | $95,510 | 15.5% |
| Registered Nurse | $81,180 | 18.3% |
| Police Officer | $78,450 | 18.9% |
| Accountant | $76,680 | 19.3% |
| Firefighter | $64,540 | 23.0% |
| Plumber | $62,220 | 23.8% |
| Electrician | $61,380 | 24.2% |
| Elementary School Teacher | $60,260 | 24.6% |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $58,590 | 25.3% |
| Carpenter | $58,290 | 25.4% |
| HVAC Technician | $56,720 | 26.1% |
| Truck Driver | $54,900 | 27.0% |
| Market Research Analyst | $52,530 | 28.2% |
| Customer Service Representative | $37,980 | 39.1% |
| Medical Assistant | $37,690 | 39.4% |
| Warehouse Worker | $37,660 | 39.4% |
| Nursing Assistant | $35,110 | 42.2% |
| Restaurant Cook | $30,520 | 48.6% |
| Retail Salesperson | $29,810 | 49.8% |
| Cashier | $28,730 | 51.6% |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $22,400 | 66.2% |
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Beaumont?
Buying is cheaper month to month: about $81 a month less than renting.
Owning assumes a typical $166,400 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $16,640 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Beaumont, TX?
Renting in Beaumont costs a median of about $1,236 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Texas median is $1,451.
How much do I need to make to live in Beaumont?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $49,440 a year, or $24 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Beaumont cheap or expensive?
Beaumont is rated OK: rent takes 24.1% of the typical household income of $61,471. It ranks 141st cheapest of 426 Texas cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Beaumont?
The median homeowner in Beaumont pays $2,627 a year in property taxes, about 1.58% of the median home value.
Is Beaumont more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in the metro area are 10% below the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in Beaumont?
The median home value in Beaumont is $166,400, about 2.7 times the typical yearly household income.
113,279 people live in Beaumont. Numbers are typical (middle) values.