Alpine, TX vs Little River-Academy, TX

Alpine is moderately more affordable than Little River-Academy, with a 8% lower cost of living index. Alpine scores 78 compared to 84 for Little River-Academy, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Little River-Academy 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 $1,274/month in Little River-Academy — a 29% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Alpine has cheaper rent, Little River-Academy actually has lower median home values ($162,800 vs $207,700).

Median household income in Alpine is $54,503 compared to $73,750 in Little River-Academy (-26.1%). While Little River-Academy 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 20.7% in Little River-Academy.