Cost of Living in Sachse, TX

Population 29,075 · Texas · Data vintage 2023

127
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Sachse lands reasonably close to national benchmarks on most cost indicators, with a median home value of $366,000 — 20% above the US figure. That makes it a useful reference point for comparing with more extreme markets in Texas.

Geographically, Sachse sits roughly 5 miles northeast of Garland. Median home values run roughly 47% higher than Garland's $249,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 120
Rent 138

Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.

About the Cost of Living in Sachse

The median home value in Sachse is $366,100 — 20% above the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,807/month, 38% higher than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $130,839/year is 75% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 5.2%, above the national average of 4.8%. Texas charges no state income tax, a meaningful advantage for take-home pay. The climate averages highs of 75.9°F and lows of 54.1°F. Overall, Sachse has a cost of living index of 127 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 27% more expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$366,100
20% above avg
Zillow Home Value
$433,776
Zillow ZHVI
Median Rent
$1,807/mo
38% above avg
Zillow Rent
$1,785/mo
Zillow ZORI
Price-to-Rent Ratio
16.9x
Favors buying
Property Tax Rate
1.7%
Effective rate

HUD Fair Market Rents by Bedroom

Studio
$766
1 BR
$811
2 BR
$981
3 BR
$1,307
4 BR
$1,509
Owner-occupied 87.0%
Renter-occupied 13.1%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$1,807
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $2,421/mo

Estimates based on median data and national averages. Actual costs vary.

🛒 Food & Groceries

National BLS average prices (2023). Local prices may vary.

🥚
Eggs (dozen)
$0.548
🍞
White Bread (lb)
$1.912
🥩
Ground Beef (lb)
$5.61

🚗 Transportation

Avg Commute
33.4 min
24% above avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
23.9%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
66.5%
Carpooled
5.6%
Public transit
0.6%
Walked
0.5%
Bicycle
0.2%
Work from home
23.9%

Utilities

Electricity
$0.176/kWh
0% below avg

📋 Taxes

State Income Tax (flat) None
Total Sales Tax 8.2%
State rate 6.3%
Avg local rate 1.9%
Property Tax 1.7%

💼 Income & Employment

Median Household Income
$130,839
75% above avg
Per Capita Income
$58,189
Unemployment Rate
5.2%
9% above avg
Poverty Rate
3.4%
Labor Force Participation
72.3%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 30.7%
Graduate degree 16.7%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 40.5
Male median age 41.5
Female median age 40

🌤 Climate

NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals

Avg High
75.9°F
Avg Low
54.1°F
Annual Precip
38.3"
30° 48° 65° 83° 100° JFMAMJJASOND High Low Precip
Month JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F 566068758391959688786657
Low °F 343846536270747366544436
Precip" 2.702.573.513.584.773.581.961.732.814.413.193.49

💨 Air Quality

EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data

Median AQI 55 — Moderate
33.4%
Good air days/yr
172
Max AQI recorded
233
PM2.5 days
124
Ozone days

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Sachse, TX?

Sachse has a cost index of 127 (100 = national average). It is 27% above the national average.

What is average rent in Sachse, TX?

The median gross rent in Sachse is $1,807 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Sachse?

The median home value in Sachse is $366,100 according to Zillow and Census data.

What is the median income in Sachse?

The median household income in Sachse is $130,839 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Sachse, TX?

The combined state and local sales tax rate in Sachse is 8.2%. Texas has no state income tax.

Is Sachse, TX affordable?

Sachse is above average in cost of living, with an index of 127 — about 27% higher than the national average.

What is the weather like in Sachse?

Sachse has average high temperatures of 75.9°F and average lows of 54.1°F. Annual precipitation is 38.3". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.

Sachse at a Glance

Population
29,075
Median Income
$130,839
Home Value
$366,100
Median Rent
$1,807/mo
Unemployment
5.2%
Avg High Temp
75.9°F
Sales Tax
8.2%
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