salaryRent is higher than in 66% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards. Commutes are long, about 31.4 minutes each way.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $77,440 a year. That is $37 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 327 of 426 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Cedar Hill?
Share of households by yearly income. 37.6% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Cedar Hill
| Size | Cedar Hill | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,490 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,743 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,846 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,260 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,680 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Cedar Hill 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 Cedar Hill, so the Texas figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Cedar Hill
Life in Cedar Hill
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Cedar Hill?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $164 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $302,700 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $30,270 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Cedar Hill, TX?
Renting in Cedar Hill costs a median of about $1,936 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Texas median is $1,451.
How much do I need to make to live in Cedar Hill?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $77,440 a year, or $37 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Cedar Hill cheap or expensive?
Cedar Hill is rated OK: rent takes 21.1% of the typical household income of $109,909. It ranks 327th cheapest of 426 Texas cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Cedar Hill?
The median homeowner in Cedar Hill pays $5,347 a year in property taxes, about 1.77% of the median home value.
Is Cedar Hill 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 Cedar Hill?
The median home value in Cedar Hill is $302,700, about 2.8 times the typical yearly household income.
48,879 people live in Cedar Hill. Numbers are typical (middle) values.