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Is Salida del Sol Estates, TX expensive to live in?

OKRent takes 27 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$88649% lower than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$38,931about $3,244/month · 55% lower than U.S. average
🔑 House price$96,80071% 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. Commutes are short, about 18.1 minutes. Most homes (82%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $35,440 a year. That is $17 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 29 of 426 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Salida del Sol Estates
$886

How much do households earn in Salida del Sol Estates?

Under $25k
26.9%
$25k–50k
21.9%
$50k–100k
26.1%
$100k–150k
0.9%
$150k+
11.1%

Share of households by yearly income. 12.0% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in Salida del Sol Estates

SizeSalida del Sol EstatesU.S. average
2 bedrooms$1,176$1,509
3 bedrooms$607$1,698

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

How expensive is Salida del Sol Estates overall?

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

Housing
97
Goods (food, clothes…)
98
Utilities
88
Other services
97
U.S. average
100

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

Taxes and bills in Salida del Sol Estates

🏛️ Property tax$1,535a year · 1.59% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$247a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Salida del Sol Estates

Commute to work18.1 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree6.6%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home82%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line43.1%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment5.9%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Salida del Sol Estates?

Buying is cheaper month to month: about $214 a month less than renting.

Renting
$886
Owning
$672

Owning assumes a typical $96,800 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $9,680 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Salida del Sol Estates, TX?

Renting in Salida del Sol Estates costs a median of about $886 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Texas median is $1,451.

How much do I need to make to live in Salida del Sol Estates?

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $35,440 a year, or $17 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Salida del Sol Estates cheap or expensive?

Salida del Sol Estates is rated OK: rent takes 27.3% of the typical household income of $38,931. It ranks 29th cheapest of 426 Texas cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Salida del Sol Estates?

The median homeowner in Salida del Sol Estates pays $1,535 a year in property taxes, about 1.59% of the median home value.

Is Salida del Sol Estates 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 Salida del Sol Estates?

The median home value in Salida del Sol Estates is $96,800, about 2.5 times the typical yearly household income.

7,766 people live in Salida del Sol Estates. Numbers are typical (middle) values.