Asherton, TX vs Seth Ward, TX

Asherton is moderately more affordable than Seth Ward, with a 9.7% lower cost of living index. Asherton scores 57 compared to 63 for Seth Ward, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Seth Ward can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Asherton is $571/month compared to $844/month in Seth Ward — a 32% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Asherton has cheaper rent, Seth Ward actually has lower median home values ($57,500 vs $83,300).

Median household income in Asherton is $22,985 compared to $54,209 in Seth Ward (-57.6%). While Seth Ward is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Asherton spend roughly 29.8% of their income on rent, more than the 18.7% in Seth Ward.