New Braunfels, Texas has an overall cost of living index of 95.0, which is 5.0 points below the US average of 100 — making it more affordable than most American cities. Renters pay a median of $1,536 per month, while the typical home is valued around $315,100. Households earn a median of $88,257 per year, leaving rent at a manageable share of income for many residents. The figures below cover housing, local wages by occupation, demographics, and air quality, all drawn from the US Census Bureau, BEA, HUD, and EPA.
Median Household Income
$88,257
Annual · Census ACS
Median Gross Rent
$1,536
Per month · Census ACS
Median Home Value
$315,100
Census ACS
Cost of Living Index
95.0
BEA RPP · US avg = 100
Studio FMR
$1,077
HUD Fair Market Rent
1BR Fair Market Rent
$1,177
HUD FMR
2BR Fair Market Rent
$1,426
HUD FMR
3BR Fair Market Rent
$1,830
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
95.0
Goods
93.7
Rents / Housing
94.6
Services
86.8
Source: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro-level)
State Income Tax
None
No state income tax on wages
State Sales Tax
6.25%
Statewide base rate (local add-ons may apply)
Source: Tax Foundation (2024)
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage |
|---|---|
| 💻Software Developer | $121,030 |
| 🏥Registered Nurse | $88,880 |
| 📚Elementary Teacher | $64,170 |
| ⚡Electrician | $54,570 |
| 📊Accountant | $87,670 |
Source: BLS OEWS 2023 (metro-level data)
Population
98,700
Latest estimate
Median Age
36.4 yrs
Census ACS
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AQI data not available
Source: EPA AirNow
What is the cost of living index for New Braunfels?
New Braunfels has a Regional Price Parity (RPP) index of 95.0. The US national average is 100, so New Braunfels is 5.0 points below the national average.
What is the median rent in New Braunfels?
The median gross rent in New Braunfels is $1,536 per month according to US Census ACS data.
What is the median household income in New Braunfels?
The median household income in New Braunfels is $88,257 per year.
What is the median home value in New Braunfels?
The median home value in New Braunfels is $315,100 based on the latest Census ACS survey.
How is the air quality in New Braunfels?
Air quality data for New Braunfels is not yet available.
What are the taxes like in New Braunfels?
Texas has no state income tax on wages and a statewide sales tax of 6.25% (local rates may add to this). Source: Tax Foundation, 2024.
Data last updated: December 1, 2024 · Sources: US Census ACS, BEA RPP, BLS OEWS, HUD FMR, EPA AirNow, Tax Foundation · Methodology