salaryRent is lower than in 64% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards. Commutes are short, about 16.1 minutes.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $55,160 a year. That is $27 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 188 of 426 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Sweetwater?
Share of households by yearly income. 11.0% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Sweetwater
| Size | Sweetwater | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $380 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $667 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $954 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,372 | $1,698 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Sweetwater 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 Sweetwater, so the Texas figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Sweetwater
Life in Sweetwater
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Sweetwater?
Buying is cheaper month to month: about $818 a month less than renting.
Owning assumes a typical $80,800 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $8,080 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Sweetwater, TX?
Renting in Sweetwater costs a median of about $1,379 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Texas median is $1,451.
How much do I need to make to live in Sweetwater?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $55,160 a year, or $27 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Sweetwater cheap or expensive?
Sweetwater is rated Expensive: rent takes 34.2% of the typical household income of $48,416. It ranks 188th cheapest of 426 Texas cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Sweetwater?
The median homeowner in Sweetwater pays $1,170 a year in property taxes, about 1.45% of the median home value.
Is Sweetwater 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 Sweetwater?
The median home value in Sweetwater is $80,800, about 1.7 times the typical yearly household income.
10,385 people live in Sweetwater. Numbers are typical (middle) values.