Beaumont, TX vs Weslaco, TX

Weslaco is moderately more affordable than Beaumont, with a 12.9% lower cost of living index. Beaumont scores 77 compared to 68 for Weslaco, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Beaumont can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Beaumont is $1,072/month compared to $942/month in Weslaco — a 14% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Weslaco is more affordable at $119,200 median vs $158,800.

Median household income in Beaumont is $57,530 compared to $54,995 in Weslaco (+4.6%). Beaumont does offer higher incomes, but the salary premium barely offsets the higher cost of living, leaving residents with a tighter budget. Looking at affordability, residents of Beaumont spend roughly 22.4% of their income on rent, more than the 20.6% in Weslaco.