salaryRent is lower than in 72% 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 $50,280 a year. That is $24 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 150 of 426 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Pasadena?
Share of households by yearly income. 20.9% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Pasadena
| Size | Pasadena | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $991 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,075 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,324 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,640 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,984 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Pasadena overall?
Everyday prices in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands metro area are 1% below the U.S. average (index 98.6, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024.
Taxes and bills in Pasadena
Life in Pasadena
What jobs pay in Pasadena
| Job | Median pay | Rent / pay |
|---|---|---|
| Lawyer | $157,980 | 9.5% |
| Pharmacist | $140,470 | 10.7% |
| Physician Assistant | $137,240 | 11.0% |
| Nurse Practitioner | $134,560 | 11.2% |
| Software Developer | $129,440 | 11.7% |
| Operations Manager | $119,600 | 12.6% |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $113,440 | 13.3% |
| Dental Hygienist | $104,930 | 14.4% |
| Civil Engineer | $100,950 | 14.9% |
| Registered Nurse | $99,830 | 15.1% |
| Accountant | $85,090 | 17.7% |
| Police Officer | $74,570 | 20.2% |
| Market Research Analyst | $67,370 | 22.4% |
| Elementary School Teacher | $64,500 | 23.4% |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $63,670 | 23.7% |
| Plumber | $61,300 | 24.6% |
| Electrician | $59,180 | 25.5% |
| Firefighter | $59,120 | 25.5% |
| HVAC Technician | $58,940 | 25.6% |
| Truck Driver | $56,840 | 26.5% |
| Carpenter | $49,670 | 30.4% |
| Medical Assistant | $42,110 | 35.8% |
| Customer Service Representative | $40,380 | 37.4% |
| Warehouse Worker | $38,000 | 39.7% |
| Nursing Assistant | $37,970 | 39.7% |
| Restaurant Cook | $35,050 | 43.0% |
| Retail Salesperson | $31,340 | 48.1% |
| Cashier | $29,350 | 51.4% |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $22,080 | 68.3% |
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Pasadena?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $197 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $209,600 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $20,960 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Pasadena, TX?
Renting in Pasadena costs a median of about $1,257 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Texas median is $1,451.
How much do I need to make to live in Pasadena?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $50,280 a year, or $24 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Pasadena cheap or expensive?
Pasadena is rated OK: rent takes 21.5% of the typical household income of $70,024. It ranks 150th cheapest of 426 Texas cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Pasadena?
The median homeowner in Pasadena pays $2,899 a year in property taxes, about 1.38% of the median home value.
Is Pasadena more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in the metro area are 1% below the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in Pasadena?
The median home value in Pasadena is $209,600, about 3.0 times the typical yearly household income.
149,433 people live in Pasadena. Numbers are typical (middle) values.