salaryRent is higher than in 62% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.4 years of household income.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $75,320 a year. That is $36 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 314 of 426 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
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How much do households earn in Grand Prairie?
Share of households by yearly income. 29.0% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Grand Prairie
| Size | Grand Prairie | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,418 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,469 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,758 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,023 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,250 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Grand Prairie 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 Grand Prairie, so the Texas figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Grand Prairie
Life in Grand Prairie
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Grand Prairie?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $167 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $295,500 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $29,550 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Grand Prairie, TX?
Renting in Grand Prairie costs a median of about $1,883 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Texas median is $1,451.
How much do I need to make to live in Grand Prairie?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $75,320 a year, or $36 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Grand Prairie cheap or expensive?
Grand Prairie is rated OK: rent takes 25.7% of the typical household income of $88,026. It ranks 314th cheapest of 426 Texas cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Grand Prairie?
The median homeowner in Grand Prairie pays $4,954 a year in property taxes, about 1.68% of the median home value.
Is Grand Prairie 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 Grand Prairie?
The median home value in Grand Prairie is $295,500, about 3.4 times the typical yearly household income.
201,883 people live in Grand Prairie. Numbers are typical (middle) values.