Aransas Pass, TX vs Kingsville, TX

Kingsville is moderately more affordable than Aransas Pass, with a 12.1% lower cost of living index. Aransas Pass scores 84 compared to 75 for Kingsville, 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 $1,021/month in Kingsville — a 12% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Kingsville is more affordable at $134,600 median vs $212,100.

Median household income in Aransas Pass is $59,359 compared to $55,649 in Kingsville (+6.7%). The higher salaries in Aransas Pass partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Aransas Pass spend roughly 23.2% of their income on rent, more than the 22% in Kingsville.