Alvarado, TX vs Waskom, TX

Waskom is moderately more affordable than Alvarado, with a 8.7% lower cost of living index. Alvarado scores 79 compared to 72 for Waskom, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Alvarado can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Alvarado is $854/month compared to $1,115/month in Waskom — a 23% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Alvarado has cheaper rent, Waskom actually has lower median home values ($91,300 vs $206,800).

Median household income in Alvarado is $71,296 compared to $54,135 in Waskom (+31.7%). While Alvarado is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Alvarado spend roughly 14.4% of their income on rent, less than the 24.7% in Waskom.