Aransas Pass, TX vs Big Spring, TX

Big Spring is moderately more affordable than Aransas Pass, with a 11.8% lower cost of living index. Aransas Pass scores 84 compared to 75 for Big Spring, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Aransas Pass can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Aransas Pass is $1,146/month compared to $1,009/month in Big Spring — a 14% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Big Spring is more affordable at $138,800 median vs $212,100.

Median household income in Aransas Pass is $59,359 compared to $70,532 in Big Spring (-15.8%). Big Spring offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Aransas Pass spend roughly 23.2% of their income on rent, more than the 17.2% in Big Spring.