Cost of Living in Wichita Falls, TX
Wichita Falls, TX — prices, rents and what jobs really pay here after taxes.
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What would you need to earn in Wichita Falls, TX to keep the same lifestyle — after taxes — as in another city?
Prices in Wichita Falls, TX vs. the U.S. average
| Category | Index (U.S. = 100) | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| All items | 89.5 | −10.5% |
| Housing | 68.2 | −31.8% |
| Goods | 93.8 | −6.2% |
| Utilities | 84.1 | −15.9% |
| Other services | 96.2 | −3.8% |
Source: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024.
Rent in Wichita Falls, TX
| Unit | Monthly rent | Income needed (30% rule) |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $831 | $33,240/yr |
| 1 bedroom | $925 | $37,000/yr |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,136 | $45,440/yr |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,553 | $62,120/yr |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,759 | $70,360/yr |
HUD Fair Market Rents, FY2026, population-weighted across the metro's counties.
Take-home pay in Wichita Falls, TX
- Federal income tax$3,005
- Social Security (6.2%)$2,679
- Medicare (1.45%)$627
- Texas income tax$0
- Take-home pay$36,899
Marginal rate: 12% federal + 0.00% state
Highest-paying jobs in Wichita Falls, TX
*In U.S.-average dollars after adjusting for local prices.
Frequently asked questions
Is Wichita Falls, TX expensive to live in?
According to the Bureau of Economic Analysis, overall prices in the Wichita Falls, TX metro area are 89.5% of the U.S. average, with housing at 68.2%. It is the #297 most expensive of 387 metro areas we track.
What salary do you need to live in Wichita Falls, TX?
To match the buying power of a $60,000 salary in an average-priced U.S. city you would need about $53,708 in Wichita Falls, TX (before tax differences). The median wage across all jobs here is $43,210.
How much is rent in Wichita Falls, TX?
HUD’s FY2026 fair market rents for Wichita Falls, TX are $831 for a studio, $925 for one bedroom, $1,136 for two bedrooms and $1,553 for three bedrooms, including utilities.
All salaries in Wichita Falls, TX
Management Occupations
- General and Operations Manager — $76,320
Educational Instruction and Library Occupations
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education — $61,970
- Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School — $59,790
- Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary — $29,000
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations
- Registered Nurse — $83,280
- Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurse — $60,330
Healthcare Support Occupations
- Medical Assistant — $40,240
- Nursing Assistant — $37,870
- Home Health and Personal Care Aide — $22,950
Protective Service Occupations
- Correctional Officer and Jailer — $54,020
Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations
- Food Preparation Worker — $35,700
- First-Line Supervisor of Food Preparation and Serving Workers — $32,570
- Cooks, Restaurant — $29,790
- Fast Food and Counter Worker — $25,540
- Waiter and Waitress — $22,980
Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance Occupations
- Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners — $30,210
- Maid and Housekeeping Cleaner — $27,840
Sales and Related Occupations
- First-Line Supervisor of Retail Sales Workers — $39,320
- Retail Salesperson — $28,610
- Cashier — $27,650
Office and Administrative Support Occupations
- First-Line Supervisor of Office and Administrative Support Workers — $57,100
- Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks — $43,910
- Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive — $39,140
- Office Clerks, General — $36,580
- Customer Service Representative — $36,370
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations
- Automotive Service Technician and Mechanic — $44,780
- Maintenance and Repair Workers, General — $43,680
Production Occupations
- Miscellaneous Assembler and Fabricator — $34,420
Transportation and Material Moving Occupations
- Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver — $50,600
- Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand — $34,420
- Stocker and Order Filler — $34,180