Bacliff, TX vs Clifton, TX

Clifton is moderately more affordable than Bacliff, with a 12.8% lower cost of living index. Bacliff scores 84 compared to 75 for Clifton, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Bacliff 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 $1,008/month in Clifton — a 16% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Clifton is more affordable at $147,500 median vs $168,000.

Median household income in Bacliff is $54,806 compared to $63,696 in Clifton (-14%). Clifton offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Bacliff spend roughly 25.6% of their income on rent, more than the 19% in Clifton.