Bastrop, TX vs Greenville, TX

Greenville is moderately more affordable than Bastrop, with a 12.2% lower cost of living index. Bastrop scores 102 compared to 91 for Greenville, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Bastrop 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 $1,274/month in Greenville — a 9% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Greenville is more affordable at $197,400 median vs $308,300.

Median household income in Bastrop is $70,625 compared to $63,574 in Greenville (+11.1%). The higher salaries in Bastrop partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Bastrop spend roughly 23.6% of their income on rent, less than the 24% in Greenville.