salaryRent is higher than in 65% of U.S. cities. Household incomes are higher than in 87% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards. Most homes (84.7%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $76,840 a year. That is $37 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 325 of 426 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Sachse?
Share of households by yearly income. 54.6% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Sachse
| Size | Sachse | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,557 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,705 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,999 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,049 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,920 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Sachse 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 Sachse, so the Texas figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Sachse
Life in Sachse
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Sachse?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $897 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $406,200 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $40,620 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Sachse, TX?
Renting in Sachse costs a median of about $1,921 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Texas median is $1,451.
How much do I need to make to live in Sachse?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $76,840 a year, or $37 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Sachse cheap or expensive?
Sachse is rated Cheap: rent takes 16.2% of the typical household income of $142,155. It ranks 325th cheapest of 426 Texas cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Sachse?
The median homeowner in Sachse pays $6,873 a year in property taxes, about 1.69% of the median home value.
Is Sachse 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 Sachse?
The median home value in Sachse is $406,200, about 2.9 times the typical yearly household income.
30,491 people live in Sachse. Numbers are typical (middle) values.