salaryRent is lower than in 79% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.2 years of household income. Commutes are short, about 16.7 minutes.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $46,200 a year. That is $22 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 117 of 426 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Sulphur Springs?
Share of households by yearly income. 18.5% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Sulphur Springs
| Size | Sulphur Springs | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,074 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $963 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,150 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,641 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,555 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Sulphur Springs 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 Sulphur Springs, so the Texas figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Sulphur Springs
Life in Sulphur Springs
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Sulphur Springs?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $356 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $217,800 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $21,780 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Sulphur Springs, TX?
Renting in Sulphur Springs costs a median of about $1,155 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Texas median is $1,451.
How much do I need to make to live in Sulphur Springs?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $46,200 a year, or $22 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Sulphur Springs cheap or expensive?
Sulphur Springs is rated OK: rent takes 20.6% of the typical household income of $67,295. It ranks 117th cheapest of 426 Texas cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Sulphur Springs?
The median homeowner in Sulphur Springs pays $2,549 a year in property taxes, about 1.17% of the median home value.
Is Sulphur Springs 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 Sulphur Springs?
The median home value in Sulphur Springs is $217,800, about 3.2 times the typical yearly household income.
16,401 people live in Sulphur Springs. Numbers are typical (middle) values.