Barrett, TX vs Wharton, TX

Wharton is moderately more affordable than Barrett, with a 14.1% lower cost of living index. Barrett scores 86 compared to 76 for Wharton, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Barrett can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Barrett is $1,330/month compared to $993/month in Wharton — a 34% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Wharton has cheaper rent, Barrett actually has lower median home values ($133,600 vs $149,300).

Median household income in Barrett is $70,594 compared to $47,692 in Wharton (+48%). While Barrett is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Barrett spend roughly 22.6% of their income on rent, less than the 25% in Wharton.