Alvin, TX vs Bastrop, TX

Alvin is moderately more affordable than Bastrop, with a 13.9% lower cost of living index. Alvin scores 88 compared to 102 for Bastrop, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Bastrop can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Alvin is $1,164/month compared to $1,387/month in Bastrop — a 16% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Alvin is more affordable at $212,500 median vs $308,300.

Median household income in Alvin is $68,769 compared to $70,625 in Bastrop (-2.6%). Bastrop does offer higher incomes, but the salary premium barely offsets the higher cost of living, leaving residents with a tighter budget. Looking at affordability, residents of Alvin spend roughly 20.3% of their income on rent, less than the 23.6% in Bastrop.