Bartlett, TX vs Center, TX

Bartlett is moderately more affordable than Center, with a 6.7% lower cost of living index. Bartlett scores 70 compared to 75 for Center, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Center can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Bartlett is $742/month compared to $958/month in Center — a 23% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Bartlett has cheaper rent, Center actually has lower median home values ($152,000 vs $181,300).

Median household income in Bartlett is $63,464 compared to $50,731 in Center (+25.1%). 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 Bartlett spend roughly 14% of their income on rent, less than the 22.7% in Center.