Alpine, TX vs Buna, TX

Buna is moderately more affordable than Alpine, with a 9.9% lower cost of living index. Alpine scores 78 compared to 71 for Buna, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Alpine 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 $931/month in Buna — a 3% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Alpine has cheaper rent, Buna actually has lower median home values ($111,700 vs $207,700).

Median household income in Alpine is $54,503 compared to $66,339 in Buna (-17.8%). Buna offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Alpine spend roughly 19.8% of their income on rent, more than the 16.8% in Buna.