salaryRent is lower than in 60% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.1 years of household income. Commutes are short, about 14.7 minutes.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $58,640 a year. That is $28 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 218 of 426 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Texarkana?
Share of households by yearly income. 16.3% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Texarkana
| Size | Texarkana | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $797 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $793 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,068 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,319 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,313 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Texarkana overall?
Everyday prices in the Texarkana metro area are 16% below the U.S. average (index 84.0, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024.
Taxes and bills in Texarkana
Life in Texarkana
What jobs pay in Texarkana
| Job | Median pay | Rent / pay |
|---|---|---|
| Pharmacist | $132,530 | 13.3% |
| Nurse Practitioner | $127,920 | 13.8% |
| Physician Assistant | $124,870 | 14.1% |
| Lawyer | $118,410 | 14.9% |
| Software Developer | $116,490 | 15.1% |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $90,640 | 19.4% |
| Dental Hygienist | $82,800 | 21.2% |
| Civil Engineer | $80,780 | 21.8% |
| Registered Nurse | $80,610 | 21.8% |
| Operations Manager | $77,060 | 22.8% |
| Accountant | $69,440 | 25.3% |
| Electrician | $58,140 | 30.3% |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $57,370 | 30.7% |
| Police Officer | $57,180 | 30.8% |
| Elementary School Teacher | $50,270 | 35.0% |
| Firefighter | $49,940 | 35.2% |
| Truck Driver | $49,050 | 35.9% |
| Market Research Analyst | $48,510 | 36.3% |
| Plumber | $48,480 | 36.3% |
| HVAC Technician | $47,760 | 36.8% |
| Carpenter | $42,650 | 41.2% |
| Warehouse Worker | $36,710 | 47.9% |
| Medical Assistant | $36,160 | 48.7% |
| Customer Service Representative | $36,090 | 48.7% |
| Nursing Assistant | $32,880 | 53.5% |
| Restaurant Cook | $29,490 | 59.7% |
| Retail Salesperson | $28,700 | 61.3% |
| Cashier | $26,850 | 65.5% |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $23,330 | 75.4% |
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Texarkana?
Buying is cheaper month to month: about $276 a month less than renting.
Owning assumes a typical $171,500 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $17,150 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Texarkana, TX?
Renting in Texarkana costs a median of about $1,466 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Texas median is $1,451.
How much do I need to make to live in Texarkana?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $58,640 a year, or $28 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Texarkana cheap or expensive?
Texarkana is rated Expensive: rent takes 32.3% of the typical household income of $54,543. It ranks 218th cheapest of 426 Texas cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Texarkana?
The median homeowner in Texarkana pays $2,379 a year in property taxes, about 1.39% of the median home value.
Is Texarkana more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in the metro area are 16% below the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in Texarkana?
The median home value in Texarkana is $171,500, about 3.1 times the typical yearly household income.
35,992 people live in Texarkana. Numbers are typical (middle) values.