Allen, TX
Salary intelligence, cost of living, and affordability data
Avg Salary
$64,828
across all roles
Cost Index
103
Average
Avg Rent
$1,620/mo
1-bed apartment
Affordability
5/10
Low Affordability
How affordable is Allen?
Low Affordability
Purchasing power score: 1.43× (take-home ÷ living costs)
With a cost of living index of 103 (US avg = 100) and average disposable income of $1,179/mo, Allen is a mid-tier cost market with reasonable affordability across most income levels.
Cost of Living Benchmarks
Cost Index
103
US avg = 100
Est. Monthly Rent
$1,620
1-bed, city avg
Avg Disposable
$1,179
after taxes + living costs
Median Salary
$56,913
across all tracked roles
Purchasing Power
1.43×
take-home ÷ costs
Jobs Tracked
791
job titles with data
Highest-Paying Jobs in Allen
By gross annual salary
- $203,883
- $202,844
- $201,428
- $197,840
- $195,647
- $195,636
- $193,652
- $190,815
- $183,573
- $181,328
Best Jobs for Disposable Income
After taxes and living costs
- $9,638/mo
- $9,575/mo
- $9,489/mo
- $9,270/mo
- $9,137/mo
- $9,136/mo
- $9,016/mo
- $8,843/mo
- $8,402/mo
- $8,266/mo
Jobs With Tightest Budgets in Allen
These roles leave the least disposable income after living costs — worth knowing before accepting an offer.
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All data derived from BLS OEWS metro data and regional cost-of-living indices. Figures are estimates; verify with local sources before making decisions.