Cost of Living in Cuero, TX: Rent, Income & Home Prices

CheapRent takes 19 cents of every $1 people earn here.

🏠 Rent per month (2026)$98744% lower than U.S. average

💵 Families earn per year (2026)$60,914about $5,076/month · 30% lower than U.S. average

🔑 House price$176,90047% lower than U.S. average

Rent is lower than in 88% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards. Commutes are short, about 17.7 minutes.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $39,480 a year. That is $19 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 57 of 426 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Cuero

$987

$1,275

$1,411

$2,113

$1,025

$1,850

$1,041

How much do households earn in Cuero?

Under $25k

21.1%

$25k–50k

21.0%

$50k–100k

34.1%

$100k–150k

6.6%

$150k+

10.1%

Share of households by yearly income. 16.7% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in Cuero

Size	Cuero	U.S. average
Studio	$902	$1,338
1 bedroom	$952	$1,324
2 bedrooms	$1,011	$1,509
3 bedrooms	$910	$1,698

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

How expensive is Cuero overall?

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

Housing

Goods (food, clothes…)

Utilities

Other services

U.S. average

100

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

Taxes and bills in Cuero

🏛️ Property tax$1,382a year · 0.78% of home value · U.S. $3,119

⚡ Electric bill$234a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Cuero

Commute to work17.7 minU.S.: 26.4 min

College degree15.2%U.S.: 35.7%

Own their home62.3%U.S.: 65.2%

Below poverty line21.7%U.S.: 12.5%

Unemployment6%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Cuero?

Renting is cheaper right now: about $240 a month less.

Renting

$987

Owning

$1,227

Owning assumes a typical $176,900 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $17,690 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Cuero, TX?

Renting in Cuero costs a median of about $987 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Texas median is $1,451.

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

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $39,480 a year, or $19 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Cuero cheap or expensive?

Cuero is rated Cheap: rent takes 19.4% of the typical household income of $60,914. It ranks 57th cheapest of 426 Texas cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Cuero?

The median homeowner in Cuero pays $1,382 a year in property taxes, about 0.78% of the median home value.

Is Cuero 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 Cuero?

The median home value in Cuero is $176,900, about 2.9 times the typical yearly household income.

8,165 people live in Cuero. Numbers are typical (middle) values.

Is Cuero, TX expensive to live in?