Allen, TX vs Friendswood, TX

Friendswood is moderately more affordable than Allen, with a 7.5% lower cost of living index. Allen scores 128 compared to 119 for Friendswood, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Allen can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Allen is $1,877/month compared to $1,698/month in Friendswood — a 11% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Friendswood is more affordable at $399,500 median vs $429,900.

Median household income in Allen is $129,130 compared to $125,052 in Friendswood (+3.3%). Allen does offer higher incomes, but the salary premium barely offsets the higher cost of living, leaving residents with a tighter budget. Looking at affordability, residents of Allen spend roughly 17.4% of their income on rent, more than the 16.3% in Friendswood.