Cost of Living in Keller, TX (2026)
Updated Jun 2026 (3 months ago) · Source: U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, U.S. Energy Information Administration
Key facts
- Rent (1-bedroom)
- $1,570/month
- U.S. Census Bureau · 2024-12-31
- Median household income
- $174,950
- U.S. Census Bureau · 2024-12-31
- Regional price parity
- 97.1 (below national average)
- U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024-12-31
- Utilities (monthly)
- $143/month
- U.S. Energy Information Administration · 2026-06-30
- Rent burden (of income)
- 11% (affordable)
- Derived from Census + HUD threshold · 2024-12-31
Can you afford this city?
- Groceries (est.)
- $402
- Monthly surplus
- $1,635
Salary needed to live here
- Gross per month
- $4,021
- Comfortable budget
- $2,815
Keller, TX vs the US average
| Metric | Value | vs US avg |
|---|---|---|
Median household income (Census ACS 5-Year, Dec 2024) | $174,950 | +125% vs US |
Median home value (Census ACS 5-Year, Dec 2024) | $594,300 | +75% vs US |
Rent (1BR) (Census ACS 5-Year, Dec 2024) | $1,570 | +21% vs US |
Rent (2BR) (Census ACS 5-Year, Dec 2024) | $2,140 | +46% vs US |
Grocery cost index (BEA Regional Price Parities, Dec 2024) | 98.1 | -2% vs US |
Utilities (monthly) (EIA Electricity Retail Sales, Jun 2026) | $143 | -30% vs US |
Cost breakdown vs US average
What it costs to live in Keller
A one-bedroom rental in Keller, TX runs about $1,570 per month — well above the national median of $1,300 (21% more). The median household income here is $174,950, and a one-bedroom lease absorbs about 11% of that — leaving room under the 30% affordability threshold. Median homes are valued at $594,300 (3.4× median income) — above the 3× affordability rule, though in line with many U.S. metros. That's 75% above the U.S. median of $340,200. Utilities are relatively low at about $143/month — 30% below the national average of $205. Use the calculator above to see how far your income goes, with rent and utilities prefilled from the latest U.S. Census Bureau data.
Buying a home in Keller?
Mortgage payment calculator
- Principal & interest
- $2,108
- Total interest
- $438,707
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CostAlmanac US, *Keller, TX — Cost of Living*, https://costalmanac.com/cost-of-living/keller-tx
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