salaryRent is higher than in 70% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.3 years of household income. Most homes (76.6%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $80,800 a year. That is $39 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 343 of 426 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Buda?
Share of households by yearly income. 47.7% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Buda
| Size | Buda | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $1,634 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,896 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,498 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $3,237 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Buda overall?
Everyday prices in Texas overall are 3% below the U.S. average (index 97.1, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Buda, so the Texas figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Buda
Life in Buda
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Buda?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $1,079 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $446,600 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $44,660 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Buda, TX?
Renting in Buda costs a median of about $2,020 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Texas median is $1,451.
How much do I need to make to live in Buda?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $80,800 a year, or $39 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Buda cheap or expensive?
Buda is rated Cheap: rent takes 18.2% of the typical household income of $133,482. It ranks 343rd cheapest of 426 Texas cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Buda?
The median homeowner in Buda pays $7,911 a year in property taxes, about 1.77% of the median home value.
Is Buda 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 Buda?
The median home value in Buda is $446,600, about 3.3 times the typical yearly household income.
15,859 people live in Buda. Numbers are typical (middle) values.