Aransas Pass, TX vs Onalaska, TX

Onalaska is moderately more affordable than Aransas Pass, with a 13.6% lower cost of living index. Aransas Pass scores 84 compared to 74 for Onalaska, 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 Onalaska — a 12% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Onalaska is more affordable at $121,900 median vs $212,100.

Median household income in Aransas Pass is $59,359 compared to $44,216 in Onalaska (+34.2%). While Aransas Pass 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, less than the 27.7% in Onalaska.