Balch Springs, TX vs Bastrop, TX

Balch Springs is moderately more affordable than Bastrop, with a 10.4% lower cost of living index. Balch Springs scores 91 compared to 102 for Bastrop, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Bastrop can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Balch Springs is $1,260/month compared to $1,387/month in Bastrop — a 9% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Balch Springs is more affordable at $208,200 median vs $308,300.

Median household income in Balch Springs is $70,528 compared to $70,625 in Bastrop (-0.1%). Bastrop does offer higher incomes, but the salary premium barely offsets the higher cost of living, leaving residents with a tighter budget. Looking at affordability, residents of Balch Springs spend roughly 21.4% of their income on rent, less than the 23.6% in Bastrop.