Alpine, TX vs Rhome, TX

Alpine is moderately more affordable than Rhome, with a 9.1% lower cost of living index. Alpine scores 78 compared to 85 for Rhome, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Rhome 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 $983/month in Rhome — a 8% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Alpine is more affordable at $207,700 median vs $239,100.

Median household income in Alpine is $54,503 compared to $90,969 in Rhome (-40.1%). While Rhome 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 13% in Rhome.