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Is Bedford, TX expensive to live in?

OKRent takes 26 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$1,96412% higher than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$90,563about $7,547/month · 4% higher than U.S. average
🔑 House price$350,7005% higher than U.S. average

Rent is higher than in 67% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.9 years of household income.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $78,560 a year. That is $38 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 333 of 426 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Bedford
$1,964
Cedar Hill
$1,936
Huntsville
$1,178
Grapevine
$2,163
Rockwall
$2,024
Sherman
$1,526
Keller
$2,218

How much do households earn in Bedford?

Under $25k
8.5%
$25k–50k
23.3%
$50k–100k
35.6%
$100k–150k
19.9%
$150k+
9.6%

Share of households by yearly income. 29.4% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in Bedford

SizeBedfordU.S. average
Studio$1,303$1,338
1 bedroom$1,415$1,324
2 bedrooms$1,835$1,509
3 bedrooms$2,263$1,698
4 bedrooms$2,909$2,098

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

How expensive is Bedford overall?

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

Housing
97
Goods (food, clothes…)
98
Utilities
88
Other services
97
U.S. average
100

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

Taxes and bills in Bedford

🏛️ Property tax$5,390a year · 1.54% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$175a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Bedford

Commute to work24.5 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree43.5%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home50.6%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line7.3%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment4.8%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Bedford?

Renting is cheaper right now: about $469 a month less.

Renting
$1,964
Owning
$2,433

Owning assumes a typical $350,700 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $35,070 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Bedford, TX?

Renting in Bedford costs a median of about $1,964 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Texas median is $1,451.

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

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $78,560 a year, or $38 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Bedford cheap or expensive?

Bedford is rated OK: rent takes 26.0% of the typical household income of $90,563. It ranks 333rd cheapest of 426 Texas cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Bedford?

The median homeowner in Bedford pays $5,390 a year in property taxes, about 1.54% of the median home value.

Is Bedford 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 Bedford?

The median home value in Bedford is $350,700, about 3.9 times the typical yearly household income.

49,085 people live in Bedford. Numbers are typical (middle) values.