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Is League City, TX expensive to live in?

CheapRent takes 16 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$1,752same as U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$130,605about $10,884/month · 50% higher than U.S. average
🔑 House price$360,0008% higher than U.S. average

Rent is higher than in 55% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $70,080 a year. That is $34 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 281 of 426 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

League City
$1,752
Odessa
$1,444
Richardson
$1,963
Beaumont
$1,236
The Woodlands
$2,150
Allen
$2,265
Sugar Land
$2,041

How much do households earn in League City?

Under $25k
6.7%
$25k–50k
12.4%
$50k–100k
29.9%
$100k–150k
26.0%
$150k+
22.7%

Share of households by yearly income. 48.6% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in League City

SizeLeague CityU.S. average
Studio$1,391$1,338
1 bedroom$1,470$1,324
2 bedrooms$1,826$1,509
3 bedrooms$2,024$1,698
4 bedrooms$3,003$2,098

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

How expensive is League City 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 League City, so the Texas figure is shown.

Taxes and bills in League City

🏛️ Property tax$5,864a year · 1.63% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$206a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in League City

Commute to work29.9 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree47.6%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home74.7%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line5.4%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment3.8%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in League City?

Renting is cheaper right now: about $746 a month less.

Renting
$1,752
Owning
$2,498

Owning assumes a typical $360,000 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $36,000 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in League City, TX?

Renting in League City costs a median of about $1,752 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Texas median is $1,451.

How much do I need to make to live in League City?

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $70,080 a year, or $34 an hour at a full-time job.

Is League City cheap or expensive?

League City is rated Cheap: rent takes 16.1% of the typical household income of $130,605. It ranks 281st cheapest of 426 Texas cities we track.

How much are property taxes in League City?

The median homeowner in League City pays $5,864 a year in property taxes, about 1.63% of the median home value.

Is League City 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 League City?

The median home value in League City is $360,000, about 2.8 times the typical yearly household income.

116,215 people live in League City. Numbers are typical (middle) values.