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Is Fort Bliss, TX expensive to live in?

ExpensiveRent takes 31 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$1,6058% lower than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$61,594about $5,133/month · 29% lower than U.S. average

Rent is lower than in 52% of U.S. cities. Commutes are short, about 14.2 minutes. Most households rent (100%), so there are plenty of rental options.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $64,200 a year. That is $31 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 253 of 426 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Fort Bliss
$1,605
$1,815
$592
$2,231

How much do households earn in Fort Bliss?

Under $25k
11.5%
$25k–50k
42.8%
$50k–100k
30.0%
$100k–150k
11.0%
$150k+
2.2%

Share of households by yearly income. 13.2% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in Fort Bliss

SizeFort BlissU.S. average
2 bedrooms$1,438$1,509
3 bedrooms$1,755$1,698
4 bedrooms$1,763$2,098

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

How expensive is Fort Bliss 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 Fort Bliss, so the Texas figure is shown.

Taxes and bills in Fort Bliss

⚡ Electric bill$122a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Fort Bliss

Commute to work14.2 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree33.4%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home0%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line13%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment12.3%U.S.: 5.2%

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Fort Bliss, TX?

Renting in Fort Bliss costs a median of about $1,605 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Texas median is $1,451.

How much do I need to make to live in Fort Bliss?

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $64,200 a year, or $31 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Fort Bliss cheap or expensive?

Fort Bliss is rated Expensive: rent takes 31.3% of the typical household income of $61,594. It ranks 253rd cheapest of 426 Texas cities we track.

Is Fort Bliss 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.

11,460 people live in Fort Bliss. Numbers are typical (middle) values.