salaryRent here is among the lowest 10% of all U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.6 years of household income.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $23,680 a year. That is $11 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 2 of 426 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Roma?
Share of households by yearly income. 6.5% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Roma
| Size | Roma | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $408 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $406 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $833 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $935 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Roma 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 Roma, so the Texas figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Roma
Life in Roma
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Roma?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $63 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $94,400 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $9,440 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Roma, TX?
Renting in Roma costs a median of about $592 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Texas median is $1,451.
How much do I need to make to live in Roma?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $23,680 a year, or $11 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Roma cheap or expensive?
Roma is rated OK: rent takes 26.8% of the typical household income of $26,508. It ranks 2nd cheapest of 426 Texas cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Roma?
The median homeowner in Roma pays $1,215 a year in property taxes, about 1.29% of the median home value.
Is Roma 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 Roma?
The median home value in Roma is $94,400, about 3.6 times the typical yearly household income.
11,545 people live in Roma. Numbers are typical (middle) values.