Appleby, TX vs Hughes Springs, TX

Hughes Springs is moderately more affordable than Appleby, with a 10.3% lower cost of living index. Appleby scores 77 compared to 70 for Hughes Springs, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Appleby can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Appleby is $938/month compared to $833/month in Hughes Springs — a 13% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Hughes Springs is more affordable at $138,600 median vs $212,000.

Median household income in Appleby is $79,844 compared to $50,924 in Hughes Springs (+56.8%). While Appleby is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Appleby spend roughly 14.1% of their income on rent, less than the 19.6% in Hughes Springs.