Bartlett, TX vs Port Isabel, TX

Port Isabel is moderately more affordable than Bartlett, with a 6.4% lower cost of living index. Bartlett scores 70 compared to 65 for Port Isabel, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Bartlett 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 $843/month in Port Isabel — a 12% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Bartlett has cheaper rent, Port Isabel actually has lower median home values ($120,900 vs $181,300).

Median household income in Bartlett is $63,464 compared to $50,775 in Port Isabel (+25%). While Bartlett is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Bartlett spend roughly 14% of their income on rent, less than the 19.9% in Port Isabel.