salaryRent is lower than in 62% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $57,040 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 204 of 426 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Texas City?
Share of households by yearly income. 21.0% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Texas City
| Size | Texas City | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,332 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,141 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,366 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,767 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,805 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Texas City overall?
Everyday prices in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands metro area are 1% below the U.S. average (index 98.6, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024.
Taxes and bills in Texas City
Life in Texas City
What jobs pay in Texas City
| Job | Median pay | Rent / pay |
|---|---|---|
| Lawyer | $157,980 | 10.8% |
| Pharmacist | $140,470 | 12.2% |
| Physician Assistant | $137,240 | 12.5% |
| Nurse Practitioner | $134,560 | 12.7% |
| Software Developer | $129,440 | 13.2% |
| Operations Manager | $119,600 | 14.3% |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $113,440 | 15.1% |
| Dental Hygienist | $104,930 | 16.3% |
| Civil Engineer | $100,950 | 17.0% |
| Registered Nurse | $99,830 | 17.1% |
| Accountant | $85,090 | 20.1% |
| Police Officer | $74,570 | 22.9% |
| Market Research Analyst | $67,370 | 25.4% |
| Elementary School Teacher | $64,500 | 26.5% |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $63,670 | 26.9% |
| Plumber | $61,300 | 27.9% |
| Electrician | $59,180 | 28.9% |
| Firefighter | $59,120 | 28.9% |
| HVAC Technician | $58,940 | 29.0% |
| Truck Driver | $56,840 | 30.1% |
| Carpenter | $49,670 | 34.5% |
| Medical Assistant | $42,110 | 40.6% |
| Customer Service Representative | $40,380 | 42.4% |
| Warehouse Worker | $38,000 | 45.0% |
| Nursing Assistant | $37,970 | 45.1% |
| Restaurant Cook | $35,050 | 48.8% |
| Retail Salesperson | $31,340 | 54.6% |
| Cashier | $29,350 | 58.3% |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $22,080 | 77.5% |
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Texas City?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $82 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $217,300 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $21,730 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Texas City, TX?
Renting in Texas City costs a median of about $1,426 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Texas median is $1,451.
How much do I need to make to live in Texas City?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $57,040 a year, or $27 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Texas City cheap or expensive?
Texas City is rated OK: rent takes 23.1% of the typical household income of $74,175. It ranks 204th cheapest of 426 Texas cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Texas City?
The median homeowner in Texas City pays $2,734 a year in property taxes, about 1.26% of the median home value.
Is Texas City more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in the metro area are 1% below the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in Texas City?
The median home value in Texas City is $217,300, about 2.9 times the typical yearly household income.
55,364 people live in Texas City. Numbers are typical (middle) values.