Alpine, TX vs Arcola, TX

Alpine is moderately more affordable than Arcola, with a 7.4% lower cost of living index. Alpine scores 78 compared to 84 for Arcola, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Arcola can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Alpine is $901/month compared to $1,117/month in Arcola — a 19% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Alpine has cheaper rent, Arcola actually has lower median home values ($182,700 vs $207,700).

Median household income in Alpine is $54,503 compared to $73,778 in Arcola (-26.1%). While Arcola is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Alpine spend roughly 19.8% of their income on rent, more than the 18.2% in Arcola.