Aubrey, TX vs Cinco Ranch, TX

Aubrey is moderately more affordable than Cinco Ranch, with a 10% lower cost of living index. Aubrey scores 119 compared to 132 for Cinco Ranch, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Cinco Ranch can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Aubrey is $1,827/month compared to $1,968/month in Cinco Ranch — a 7% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Aubrey is more affordable at $338,900 median vs $459,500.

Median household income in Aubrey is $100,596 compared to $157,395 in Cinco Ranch (-36.1%). While Cinco Ranch is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Aubrey spend roughly 21.8% of their income on rent, more than the 15% in Cinco Ranch.