Cost of Living in Eagle Pass, TX
Eagle Pass, TX — prices, rents and what jobs really pay here after taxes.
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What would you need to earn in Eagle Pass, TX to keep the same lifestyle — after taxes — as in another city?
Prices in Eagle Pass, TX vs. the U.S. average
| Category | Index (U.S. = 100) | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| All items | 83.8 | −16.2% |
| Housing | 53.7 | −46.3% |
| Goods | 93.8 | −6.2% |
| Utilities | 81.9 | −18.1% |
| Other services | 96.2 | −3.8% |
Source: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024.
Rent in Eagle Pass, TX
| Unit | Monthly rent | Income needed (30% rule) |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $814 | $32,560/yr |
| 1 bedroom | $888 | $35,520/yr |
| 2 bedrooms | $973 | $38,920/yr |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,337 | $53,480/yr |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,499 | $59,960/yr |
HUD Fair Market Rents, FY2026, population-weighted across the metro's counties.
Take-home pay in Eagle Pass, TX
- Federal income tax$2,087
- Social Security (6.2%)$2,205
- Medicare (1.45%)$516
- Texas income tax$0
- Take-home pay$30,752
Marginal rate: 12% federal + 0.00% state
Highest-paying jobs in Eagle Pass, TX
| Job | Median salary | Take-home | Real value* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detective and Criminal Investigator | $91,560 | $73,242 | $87,396 |
| Stocker and Order Filler | $34,700 | $30,061 | $35,871 |
| Cashier | $27,950 | $24,627 | $29,386 |
| Retail Salesperson | $27,720 | $24,437 | $29,160 |
| Fast Food and Counter Worker | $24,570 | $21,843 | $26,065 |
*In U.S.-average dollars after adjusting for local prices.
Frequently asked questions
Is Eagle Pass, TX expensive to live in?
According to the Bureau of Economic Analysis, overall prices in the Eagle Pass, TX metro area are 83.8% of the U.S. average, with housing at 53.7%. It is the #386 most expensive of 387 metro areas we track.
What salary do you need to live in Eagle Pass, TX?
To match the buying power of a $60,000 salary in an average-priced U.S. city you would need about $50,283 in Eagle Pass, TX (before tax differences). The median wage across all jobs here is $35,560.
How much is rent in Eagle Pass, TX?
HUD’s FY2026 fair market rents for Eagle Pass, TX are $814 for a studio, $888 for one bedroom, $973 for two bedrooms and $1,337 for three bedrooms, including utilities.
All salaries in Eagle Pass, TX
Protective Service Occupations
- Detective and Criminal Investigator — $91,560
Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations
- Fast Food and Counter Worker — $24,570
Sales and Related Occupations
- Cashier — $27,950
- Retail Salesperson — $27,720
Transportation and Material Moving Occupations
- Stocker and Order Filler — $34,700