Bastrop, TX vs Forney, TX

Bastrop is moderately more affordable than Forney, with a 9.9% lower cost of living index. Bastrop scores 102 compared to 113 for Forney, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Forney can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Bastrop is $1,387/month compared to $1,665/month in Forney — a 17% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Bastrop is more affordable at $308,300 median vs $323,500.

Median household income in Bastrop is $70,625 compared to $103,360 in Forney (-31.7%). While Forney is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Bastrop spend roughly 23.6% of their income on rent, more than the 19.3% in Forney.