Bacliff, TX vs Balch Springs, TX

Bacliff is moderately more affordable than Balch Springs, with a 7.7% lower cost of living index. Bacliff scores 84 compared to 91 for Balch Springs, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Balch Springs can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Bacliff is $1,169/month compared to $1,260/month in Balch Springs — a 7% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Bacliff is more affordable at $168,000 median vs $208,200.

Median household income in Bacliff is $54,806 compared to $70,528 in Balch Springs (-22.3%). While Balch Springs is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Bacliff spend roughly 25.6% of their income on rent, more than the 21.4% in Balch Springs.