Atascocita, TX vs Canyon Lake, TX

Canyon Lake is moderately more affordable than Atascocita, with a 14.5% lower cost of living index. Atascocita scores 113 compared to 98 for Canyon Lake, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Atascocita can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Atascocita is $1,794/month compared to $1,242/month in Canyon Lake — a 44% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Canyon Lake has cheaper rent, Atascocita actually has lower median home values ($283,700 vs $337,200).

Median household income in Atascocita is $114,443 compared to $93,114 in Canyon Lake (+22.9%). While Atascocita is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Atascocita spend roughly 18.8% of their income on rent, more than the 16% in Canyon Lake.