Alton, TX vs Silsbee, TX

Alton is moderately more affordable than Silsbee, with a 5.4% lower cost of living index. Alton scores 70 compared to 74 for Silsbee, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Silsbee 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 $967/month in Silsbee — a 1% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Silsbee has cheaper rent, Alton actually has lower median home values ($126,600 vs $160,600).

Median household income in Alton is $48,777 compared to $60,083 in Silsbee (-18.8%). While Silsbee 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 19.3% in Silsbee.