Albany, TX vs Port Isabel, TX

Albany is moderately more affordable than Port Isabel, with a 6.8% lower cost of living index. Albany scores 61 compared to 65 for Port Isabel, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Port Isabel can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Albany is $478/month compared to $843/month in Port Isabel — a 43% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Albany has cheaper rent, Port Isabel actually has lower median home values ($120,900 vs $162,500).

Median household income in Albany is $56,339 compared to $50,775 in Port Isabel (+11%). Albany offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Albany spend roughly 10.2% of their income on rent, less than the 19.9% in Port Isabel.