Bacliff, TX vs Dublin, TX

Dublin is moderately more affordable than Bacliff, with a 6.6% lower cost of living index. Bacliff scores 84 compared to 79 for Dublin, 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 $1,160/month in Dublin — a 1% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Dublin is more affordable at $128,900 median vs $168,000.

Median household income in Bacliff is $54,806 compared to $51,035 in Dublin (+7.4%). While Bacliff 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, less than the 27.3% in Dublin.