Bacliff, TX vs Lake Jackson, TX

Bacliff is moderately more affordable than Lake Jackson, with a 14.4% lower cost of living index. Bacliff scores 84 compared to 98 for Lake Jackson, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Lake Jackson 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 $1,417/month in Lake Jackson — a 18% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Bacliff is more affordable at $168,000 median vs $248,900.

Median household income in Bacliff is $54,806 compared to $89,623 in Lake Jackson (-38.8%). While Lake Jackson 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 19% in Lake Jackson.