Bandera, TX vs Bartlett, TX

Bartlett is moderately more affordable than Bandera, with a 7.1% lower cost of living index. Bandera scores 75 compared to 70 for Bartlett, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Bandera can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Bandera is $1,015/month compared to $742/month in Bartlett — a 37% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Bartlett has cheaper rent, Bandera actually has lower median home values ($132,500 vs $181,300).

Median household income in Bandera is $34,879 compared to $63,464 in Bartlett (-45%). Bartlett offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Bandera spend roughly 34.9% of their income on rent, more than the 14% in Bartlett. The Bartlett ratio exceeds the commonly recommended 30% threshold, which can put pressure on household budgets.