salaryRent is lower than in 69% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.3 years of household income.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $51,720 a year. That is $25 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 160 of 426 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Killeen?
Share of households by yearly income. 15.0% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Killeen
| Size | Killeen | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,053 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $884 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,137 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,456 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,893 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Killeen overall?
Everyday prices in the Killeen-Temple metro area are 9% below the U.S. average (index 91.1, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024.
Taxes and bills in Killeen
Life in Killeen
What jobs pay in Killeen
| Job | Median pay | Rent / pay |
|---|---|---|
| Pharmacist | $149,790 | 10.4% |
| Physician Assistant | $140,200 | 11.1% |
| Nurse Practitioner | $138,670 | 11.2% |
| Lawyer | $129,430 | 12.0% |
| Software Developer | $123,320 | 12.6% |
| Dental Hygienist | $97,140 | 16.0% |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $96,510 | 16.1% |
| Registered Nurse | $93,440 | 16.6% |
| Civil Engineer | $92,830 | 16.7% |
| Operations Manager | $87,920 | 17.6% |
| Accountant | $73,270 | 21.2% |
| Police Officer | $70,240 | 22.1% |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $63,390 | 24.5% |
| Elementary School Teacher | $63,120 | 24.6% |
| Market Research Analyst | $58,990 | 26.3% |
| Firefighter | $57,660 | 26.9% |
| Truck Driver | $57,040 | 27.2% |
| Plumber | $56,620 | 27.4% |
| Electrician | $49,660 | 31.2% |
| HVAC Technician | $49,630 | 31.3% |
| Carpenter | $47,570 | 32.6% |
| Medical Assistant | $40,270 | 38.5% |
| Customer Service Representative | $38,280 | 40.5% |
| Warehouse Worker | $37,870 | 41.0% |
| Nursing Assistant | $36,120 | 43.0% |
| Restaurant Cook | $30,510 | 50.9% |
| Retail Salesperson | $29,970 | 51.8% |
| Cashier | $28,610 | 54.2% |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $22,910 | 67.7% |
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Killeen?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $202 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $215,400 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $21,540 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Killeen, TX?
Renting in Killeen costs a median of about $1,293 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Texas median is $1,451.
How much do I need to make to live in Killeen?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $51,720 a year, or $25 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Killeen cheap or expensive?
Killeen is rated OK: rent takes 23.6% of the typical household income of $65,764. It ranks 160th cheapest of 426 Texas cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Killeen?
The median homeowner in Killeen pays $3,275 a year in property taxes, about 1.52% of the median home value.
Is Killeen more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in the metro area are 9% below the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in Killeen?
The median home value in Killeen is $215,400, about 3.3 times the typical yearly household income.
158,159 people live in Killeen. Numbers are typical (middle) values.