Aransas Pass, TX vs Castroville, TX

Aransas Pass is moderately more affordable than Castroville, with a 7.2% lower cost of living index. Aransas Pass scores 84 compared to 91 for Castroville, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Castroville 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 $1,184/month in Castroville — a 3% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Aransas Pass is more affordable at $212,100 median vs $266,000.

Median household income in Aransas Pass is $59,359 compared to $76,524 in Castroville (-22.4%). While Castroville is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Aransas Pass spend roughly 23.2% of their income on rent, more than the 18.6% in Castroville.