Alvin, TX vs Longview, TX

Longview is moderately more affordable than Alvin, with a 11.9% lower cost of living index. Alvin scores 88 compared to 78 for Longview, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Alvin 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 $1,061/month in Longview — a 10% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Longview is more affordable at $182,700 median vs $212,500.

Median household income in Alvin is $68,769 compared to $62,488 in Longview (+10.1%). The higher salaries in Alvin partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Alvin spend roughly 20.3% of their income on rent, less than the 20.4% in Longview.