Cost of Living in Murillo, TX: Rent, Income & Home Prices

CheapRent takes 15 cents of every $1 people earn here.

🏠 Rent per month (2026)$92147% lower than U.S. average

💵 Families earn per year (2026)$76,152about $6,346/month · 13% lower than U.S. average

🔑 House price$164,10051% lower than U.S. average

Rent 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 (80.9%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $36,840 a year. That is $18 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 39 of 426 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Murillo

$921

$2,194

$2,803

$1,219

$1,337

$979

$3,500+

How much do households earn in Murillo?

Under $25k

19.4%

$25k–50k

21.6%

$50k–100k

37.6%

$100k–150k

16.9%

$150k+

2.7%

Share of households by yearly income. 19.6% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in Murillo

Size	Murillo	U.S. average
1 bedroom	$710	$1,324
2 bedrooms	$817	$1,509

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

How expensive is Murillo overall?

Everyday prices in Texas overall are 3% below the U.S. average (index 97.1, U.S. = 100).

Housing

Goods (food, clothes…)

Utilities

Other services

U.S. average

100

Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Murillo, so the Texas figure is shown.

Taxes and bills in Murillo

🏛️ Property tax$2,688a year · 1.64% of home value · U.S. $3,119

⚡ Electric bill$177a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Murillo

Commute to work21.1 minU.S.: 26.4 min

College degree16.9%U.S.: 35.7%

Own their home80.9%U.S.: 65.2%

Below poverty line19.2%U.S.: 12.5%

Unemployment11.3%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Murillo?

Renting is cheaper right now: about $218 a month less.

Renting

$921

Owning

$1,139

Owning assumes a typical $164,100 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $16,410 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Murillo, TX?

Renting in Murillo costs a median of about $921 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Texas median is $1,451.

How much do I need to make to live in Murillo?

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $36,840 a year, or $18 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Murillo cheap or expensive?

Murillo is rated Cheap: rent takes 14.5% of the typical household income of $76,152. It ranks 39th cheapest of 426 Texas cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Murillo?

The median homeowner in Murillo pays $2,688 a year in property taxes, about 1.64% of the median home value.

Is Murillo 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 Murillo?

The median home value in Murillo is $164,100, about 2.2 times the typical yearly household income.

8,883 people live in Murillo. Numbers are typical (middle) values.

Is Murillo, TX expensive to live in?