Angleton, TX vs Silsbee, TX

Silsbee is moderately more affordable than Angleton, with a 11.5% lower cost of living index. Angleton scores 83 compared to 74 for Silsbee, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Angleton can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Angleton is $1,072/month compared to $967/month in Silsbee — a 11% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Silsbee is more affordable at $160,600 median vs $187,400.

Median household income in Angleton is $83,981 compared to $60,083 in Silsbee (+39.8%). While Angleton is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Angleton spend roughly 15.3% of their income on rent, less than the 19.3% in Silsbee.