Cost of Living in Sienna, TX: Rent, Income & Home Prices

CheapRent takes 19 cents of every $1 people earn here.

🏠 Rent per month (2026)$2,98570% higher than U.S. average

💵 Families earn per year (2026)$191,797about $15,983/month · 120% higher than U.S. average

🔑 House price$470,10041% higher than U.S. average

Rent here is among the highest 10% in the country. Household incomes are higher than in 96% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards. Commutes are long, about 35.9 minutes each way. Most homes (96.5%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find. It is a highly educated city: 66.1% of adults have a college degree.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $119,400 a year. That is $57 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 412 of 426 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Sienna

$2,985

$1,190

$1,622

$3,468

$1,686

$1,124

$2,296

How much do households earn in Sienna?

Under $25k

0.7%

$25k–50k

5.0%

$50k–100k

17.7%

$100k–150k

31.6%

$150k+

45.3%

Share of households by yearly income. 76.9% of households earn $100,000 or more.

How expensive is Sienna overall?

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

Housing

Goods (food, clothes…)

Utilities

Other services

U.S. average

100

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

Taxes and bills in Sienna

🏛️ Property tax$10,000+a year · 2.13% of home value · U.S. $3,119

⚡ Electric bill$222a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Sienna

Commute to work35.9 minU.S.: 26.4 min

College degree66.1%U.S.: 35.7%

Own their home96.5%U.S.: 65.2%

Below poverty line1.5%U.S.: 12.5%

Unemployment3.9%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Sienna?

Renting is cheaper right now: about $277 a month less.

Renting

$2,985

Owning

$3,262

Owning assumes a typical $470,100 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $47,010 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Sienna, TX?

Renting in Sienna costs a median of about $2,985 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Texas median is $1,451.

How much do I need to make to live in Sienna?

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $119,400 a year, or $57 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Sienna cheap or expensive?

Sienna is rated Cheap: rent takes 18.7% of the typical household income of $191,797. It ranks 412th cheapest of 426 Texas cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Sienna?

The median homeowner in Sienna pays $10,000+ a year in property taxes, about 2.13% of the median home value.

Is Sienna 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 Sienna?

The median home value in Sienna is $470,100, about 2.5 times the typical yearly household income.

24,992 people live in Sienna. Numbers are typical (middle) values.

Is Sienna, TX expensive to live in?