salaryRent is lower than in 64% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.2 years of household income.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $55,560 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 192 of 426 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Tyler?
Share of households by yearly income. 21.1% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Tyler
| Size | Tyler | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,014 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,051 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,362 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,651 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,834 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Tyler overall?
Everyday prices in the Tyler metro area are 8% below the U.S. average (index 92.2, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024.
Taxes and bills in Tyler
Life in Tyler
What jobs pay in Tyler
| Job | Median pay | Rent / pay |
|---|---|---|
| Pharmacist | $136,790 | 12.2% |
| Physician Assistant | $133,460 | 12.5% |
| Nurse Practitioner | $132,490 | 12.6% |
| Lawyer | $130,390 | 12.8% |
| Software Developer | $123,760 | 13.5% |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $97,880 | 17.0% |
| Dental Hygienist | $94,710 | 17.6% |
| Civil Engineer | $84,960 | 19.6% |
| Operations Manager | $84,150 | 19.8% |
| Registered Nurse | $80,340 | 20.7% |
| Accountant | $72,900 | 22.9% |
| Police Officer | $72,400 | 23.0% |
| Elementary School Teacher | $60,120 | 27.7% |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $59,550 | 28.0% |
| Market Research Analyst | $51,920 | 32.1% |
| Truck Driver | $51,290 | 32.5% |
| Electrician | $50,260 | 33.2% |
| HVAC Technician | $49,300 | 33.8% |
| Plumber | $49,060 | 34.0% |
| Carpenter | $44,220 | 37.7% |
| Firefighter | $43,740 | 38.1% |
| Warehouse Worker | $43,390 | 38.4% |
| Customer Service Representative | $37,720 | 44.2% |
| Medical Assistant | $37,460 | 44.5% |
| Nursing Assistant | $35,300 | 47.2% |
| Restaurant Cook | $30,300 | 55.0% |
| Retail Salesperson | $28,050 | 59.4% |
| Cashier | $27,570 | 60.5% |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $22,370 | 74.5% |
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Tyler?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $244 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $235,300 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $23,530 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Tyler, TX?
Renting in Tyler costs a median of about $1,389 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Texas median is $1,451.
How much do I need to make to live in Tyler?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $55,560 a year, or $27 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Tyler cheap or expensive?
Tyler is rated OK: rent takes 22.9% of the typical household income of $72,784. It ranks 192nd cheapest of 426 Texas cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Tyler?
The median homeowner in Tyler pays $2,751 a year in property taxes, about 1.17% of the median home value.
Is Tyler more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in the metro area are 8% below the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in Tyler?
The median home value in Tyler is $235,300, about 3.2 times the typical yearly household income.
109,215 people live in Tyler. Numbers are typical (middle) values.