salaryRent is higher than in 53% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.7 years of household income.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $68,960 a year. That is $33 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 272 of 426 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in New Braunfels?
Share of households by yearly income. 30.5% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in New Braunfels
| Size | New Braunfels | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,368 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,446 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,748 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,128 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,737 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is New Braunfels overall?
Everyday prices in the San Antonio-New Braunfels metro area are 5% below the U.S. average (index 94.7, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024.
Taxes and bills in New Braunfels
Life in New Braunfels
What jobs pay in New Braunfels
| Job | Median pay | Rent / pay |
|---|---|---|
| Pharmacist | $150,500 | 13.7% |
| Physician Assistant | $140,160 | 14.8% |
| Lawyer | $137,690 | 15.0% |
| Nurse Practitioner | $131,770 | 15.7% |
| Software Developer | $128,430 | 16.1% |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $100,840 | 20.5% |
| Operations Manager | $99,790 | 20.7% |
| Dental Hygienist | $98,480 | 21.0% |
| Registered Nurse | $94,370 | 21.9% |
| Civil Engineer | $88,290 | 23.4% |
| Accountant | $78,650 | 26.3% |
| Police Officer | $73,860 | 28.0% |
| Market Research Analyst | $65,950 | 31.4% |
| Firefighter | $63,360 | 32.7% |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $62,280 | 33.2% |
| Elementary School Teacher | $61,720 | 33.5% |
| HVAC Technician | $58,590 | 35.3% |
| Plumber | $58,180 | 35.6% |
| Electrician | $57,010 | 36.3% |
| Truck Driver | $53,650 | 38.6% |
| Carpenter | $48,900 | 42.3% |
| Customer Service Representative | $42,720 | 48.4% |
| Medical Assistant | $39,180 | 52.8% |
| Warehouse Worker | $37,470 | 55.2% |
| Nursing Assistant | $36,800 | 56.2% |
| Restaurant Cook | $34,860 | 59.3% |
| Retail Salesperson | $30,960 | 66.8% |
| Cashier | $29,800 | 69.4% |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $28,110 | 73.6% |
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in New Braunfels?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $631 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $339,400 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $33,940 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in New Braunfels, TX?
Renting in New Braunfels costs a median of about $1,724 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Texas median is $1,451.
How much do I need to make to live in New Braunfels?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $68,960 a year, or $33 an hour at a full-time job.
Is New Braunfels cheap or expensive?
New Braunfels is rated OK: rent takes 22.3% of the typical household income of $92,774. It ranks 272nd cheapest of 426 Texas cities we track.
How much are property taxes in New Braunfels?
The median homeowner in New Braunfels pays $4,500 a year in property taxes, about 1.33% of the median home value.
Is New Braunfels more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in the metro area are 5% below the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in New Braunfels?
The median home value in New Braunfels is $339,400, about 3.7 times the typical yearly household income.
104,643 people live in New Braunfels. Numbers are typical (middle) values.