salaryRent here is among the lowest 10% of all U.S. cities. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards. Most homes (81.1%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $26,920 a year. That is $13 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 3 of 426 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Mila Doce?
Share of households by yearly income. 11.2% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Mila Doce
| Size | Mila Doce | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 2 bedrooms | $699 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $651 | $1,698 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Mila Doce 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 Mila Doce, so the Texas figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Mila Doce
Life in Mila Doce
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Mila Doce?
Buying is cheaper month to month: about $203 a month less than renting.
Owning assumes a typical $67,700 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $6,770 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Mila Doce, TX?
Renting in Mila Doce costs a median of about $673 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Texas median is $1,451.
How much do I need to make to live in Mila Doce?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $26,920 a year, or $13 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Mila Doce cheap or expensive?
Mila Doce is rated Cheap: rent takes 14.7% of the typical household income of $54,918. It ranks 3rd cheapest of 426 Texas cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Mila Doce?
The median homeowner in Mila Doce pays $1,049 a year in property taxes, about 1.55% of the median home value.
Is Mila Doce 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 Mila Doce?
The median home value in Mila Doce is $67,700, about 1.2 times the typical yearly household income.
7,731 people live in Mila Doce. Numbers are typical (middle) values.