Buda, TX vs Keller, TX

Buda is moderately more affordable than Keller, with a 13.9% lower cost of living index. Buda scores 122 compared to 142 for Keller, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Keller can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Buda is $1,785/month compared to $1,985/month in Keller — a 10% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Buda is more affordable at $410,100 median vs $557,700.

Median household income in Buda is $111,179 compared to $172,654 in Keller (-35.6%). While Keller is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Buda spend roughly 19.3% of their income on rent, more than the 13.8% in Keller.