Alpine, TX vs Groves, TX

Alpine is moderately more affordable than Groves, with a 5.7% lower cost of living index. Alpine scores 78 compared to 82 for Groves, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Groves 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 $1,247/month in Groves — a 28% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Alpine has cheaper rent, Groves actually has lower median home values ($153,800 vs $207,700).

Median household income in Alpine is $54,503 compared to $70,485 in Groves (-22.7%). While Groves 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, less than the 21.2% in Groves.