Barry, TX vs Tuscola, TX

Barry is moderately more affordable than Tuscola, with a 8.5% lower cost of living index. Barry scores 75 compared to 82 for Tuscola, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Tuscola can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Barry is $1,088/month compared to $1,283/month in Tuscola — a 15% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Barry is more affordable at $111,500 median vs $143,300.

Median household income in Barry is $64,688 compared to $76,250 in Tuscola (-15.2%). While Tuscola is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Barry spend roughly 20.2% of their income on rent, less than the 20.2% in Tuscola.