Bastrop, TX vs Shenandoah, TX

Bastrop is moderately more affordable than Shenandoah, with a 5.4% lower cost of living index. Bastrop scores 102 compared to 108 for Shenandoah, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Shenandoah 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 $1,325/month in Shenandoah — a 5% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Shenandoah has cheaper rent, Bastrop actually has lower median home values ($308,300 vs $396,000).

Median household income in Bastrop is $70,625 compared to $67,422 in Shenandoah (+4.8%). Bastrop offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Bastrop spend roughly 23.6% of their income on rent, less than the 23.6% in Shenandoah.