Alpine, TX vs Jones Creek, TX

Alpine is moderately more affordable than Jones Creek, with a 7.3% lower cost of living index. Alpine scores 78 compared to 84 for Jones Creek, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Jones Creek 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 $1,106/month in Jones Creek — a 19% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Alpine has cheaper rent, Jones Creek actually has lower median home values ($184,900 vs $207,700).

Median household income in Alpine is $54,503 compared to $69,167 in Jones Creek (-21.2%). While Jones Creek 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 19.2% in Jones Creek.