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Is Big Spring, TX expensive to live in?

OKRent takes 23 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$1,36922% lower than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$72,886about $6,074/month · 16% lower than U.S. average
🔑 House price$140,20058% lower than U.S. average

Rent is lower than in 65% 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 $54,760 a year. That is $26 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 185 of 426 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Big Spring
$1,369
Cloverleaf
$1,430
Marshall
$1,086
Pecan Grove
$1,451
Horizon City
$1,732
Anna
$2,518
Belton
$1,667

How much do households earn in Big Spring?

Under $25k
18.9%
$25k–50k
18.8%
$50k–100k
37.5%
$100k–150k
13.2%
$150k+
6.9%

Share of households by yearly income. 20.1% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in Big Spring

SizeBig SpringU.S. average
Studio$947$1,338
1 bedroom$804$1,324
2 bedrooms$1,093$1,509
3 bedrooms$1,348$1,698
4 bedrooms$1,465$2,098

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

How expensive is Big Spring 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 Big Spring, so the Texas figure is shown.

Taxes and bills in Big Spring

🏛️ Property tax$1,420a year · 1.01% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$188a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Big Spring

Commute to work21.1 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree12.8%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home64.7%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line17.1%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment6.6%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Big Spring?

Buying is cheaper month to month: about $396 a month less than renting.

Renting
$1,369
Owning
$973

Owning assumes a typical $140,200 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $14,020 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Big Spring, TX?

Renting in Big Spring costs a median of about $1,369 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Texas median is $1,451.

How much do I need to make to live in Big Spring?

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $54,760 a year, or $26 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Big Spring cheap or expensive?

Big Spring is rated OK: rent takes 22.5% of the typical household income of $72,886. It ranks 185th cheapest of 426 Texas cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Big Spring?

The median homeowner in Big Spring pays $1,420 a year in property taxes, about 1.01% of the median home value.

Is Big Spring 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 Big Spring?

The median home value in Big Spring is $140,200, about 1.9 times the typical yearly household income.

23,975 people live in Big Spring. Numbers are typical (middle) values.