Killeen, Texas has an overall cost of living index of 91.5, which is 8.5 points below the US average of 100 — making it more affordable than most American cities. Renters pay a median of $1,208 per month, while the typical home is valued around $215,400. Households earn a median of $60,977 per year, leaving rent at a manageable share of income for many residents. Below: housing costs, local wages by occupation, neighborhoods, climate, jobs and major industries, and healthcare access — all drawn from US Census, BEA, BLS, HUD, EPA, and NOAA data.
Median Household Income
$60,977
Annual · Census ACS
Median Gross Rent
$1,208
Per month · Census ACS
Median Home Value
$215,400
Census ACS
Cost of Living Index
91.5
BEA RPP · US avg = 100
Studio FMR
$983
HUD Fair Market Rent
1BR Fair Market Rent
$990
HUD FMR
2BR Fair Market Rent
$1,233
HUD FMR
3BR Fair Market Rent
$1,711
HUD FMR
HUD Fair Market Rent = 40th percentile gross rent · FY2024
Each category is indexed to the US average of 100. Below 100 = cheaper than average.
Overall
91.5
Goods
94.8
Rents / Housing
71.0
Services
85.4
Source: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro-level)
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage |
|---|---|
| 💻Software Developer | $95,040 |
| 🏥Registered Nurse | $81,970 |
| 📚Elementary Teacher | $58,660 |
| ⚡Electrician | $68,400 |
| 📊Accountant | $84,610 |
| 🔧Plumber | $62,310 |
| ⚕️Nurse Practitioner | $262,740 |
| 🏗️Civil Engineer | $87,880 |
| 👔Operations Manager | $139,210 |
| 📈Market Research Analyst | $72,230 |
| 🏢Health Services Manager | $120,690 |
| 🚛Truck Driver | $59,990 |
| 👨⚕️Physician Assistant | N/A |
| 🩺Surgeon | N/A |
| 🧮Data Scientist | N/A |
| 🖥️Computer Engineer | N/A |
Source: BLS OEWS 2023 (metro-level data)
Population
158,159
Latest estimate
Median Age
30.3 yrs
Census ACS
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AQI data not available
Source: EPA AirNow
Total Neighborhoods
5
Tracked in our database
Avg Walk Score
N/A
0–100 scale
Avg Median Rent
$1,202
Per month
Avg Home Value
$171,433
Census ACS
Healthcare Score
29.6
poor
Hospitals
1
Doctors per 1,000
1.00
Insurance Coverage
84.7%
What is the cost of living index for Killeen?
Killeen has a Regional Price Parity (RPP) index of 91.5. The US national average is 100, so Killeen is 8.5 points below the national average.
What is the median rent in Killeen?
The median gross rent in Killeen is $1,208 per month according to US Census ACS data.
What is the median household income in Killeen?
The median household income in Killeen is $60,977 per year.
What is the median home value in Killeen?
The median home value in Killeen is $215,400 based on the latest Census ACS survey.
How is the air quality in Killeen?
Air quality data for Killeen is not yet available.
What are the taxes like in Killeen?
Tax data for Texas is not yet available.
Data last updated: December 1, 2026 · Sources: US Census ACS, BEA RPP, BLS OEWS, HUD FMR, EPA AirNow, Tax Foundation · Methodology
