salaryRent is higher than in 78% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.0 years of household income. Commutes are long, about 31.4 minutes each way. Most homes (77.4%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $89,560 a year. That is $43 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 368 of 426 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Wylie?
Share of households by yearly income. 48.0% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Wylie
| Size | Wylie | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,554 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,689 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,774 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,380 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,842 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Wylie 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 Wylie, so the Texas figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Wylie
Life in Wylie
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Wylie?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $446 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $387,000 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $38,700 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Wylie, TX?
Renting in Wylie costs a median of about $2,239 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Texas median is $1,451.
How much do I need to make to live in Wylie?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $89,560 a year, or $43 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Wylie cheap or expensive?
Wylie is rated OK: rent takes 20.8% of the typical household income of $128,904. It ranks 368th cheapest of 426 Texas cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Wylie?
The median homeowner in Wylie pays $6,399 a year in property taxes, about 1.65% of the median home value.
Is Wylie 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 Wylie?
The median home value in Wylie is $387,000, about 3.0 times the typical yearly household income.
60,334 people live in Wylie. Numbers are typical (middle) values.