Anson, TX vs Port Isabel, TX

Anson is moderately more affordable than Port Isabel, with a 7.6% lower cost of living index. Anson scores 60 compared to 65 for Port Isabel, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Port Isabel can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Anson is $793/month compared to $843/month in Port Isabel — a 6% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Anson is more affordable at $58,600 median vs $120,900.

Median household income in Anson is $44,538 compared to $50,775 in Port Isabel (-12.3%). While Port Isabel is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Anson spend roughly 21.4% of their income on rent, more than the 19.9% in Port Isabel.