Bacliff, TX vs Eagle Lake, TX

Eagle Lake is moderately more affordable than Bacliff, with a 11% lower cost of living index. Bacliff scores 84 compared to 76 for Eagle Lake, 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 $1,106/month in Eagle Lake — a 6% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Eagle Lake is more affordable at $110,700 median vs $168,000.

Median household income in Bacliff is $54,806 compared to $71,684 in Eagle Lake (-23.5%). Eagle Lake 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 18.5% in Eagle Lake.