Alton, TX vs Canutillo, TX

Canutillo is moderately more affordable than Alton, with a 5.7% lower cost of living index. Alton scores 70 compared to 66 for Canutillo, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Alton can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Alton is $981/month compared to $845/month in Canutillo — a 16% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Canutillo is more affordable at $110,300 median vs $126,600.

Median household income in Alton is $48,777 compared to $43,750 in Canutillo (+11.5%). While Alton is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Alton spend roughly 24.1% of their income on rent, more than the 23.2% in Canutillo.