Bedford, TX vs Boerne, TX

Bedford is moderately more affordable than Boerne, with a 9.5% lower cost of living index. Bedford scores 106 compared to 117 for Boerne, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Boerne can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Bedford is $1,429/month compared to $1,577/month in Boerne — a 9% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Bedford is more affordable at $322,300 median vs $437,100.

Median household income in Bedford is $81,393 compared to $86,838 in Boerne (-6.3%). The higher salaries in Boerne partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Bedford spend roughly 21.1% of their income on rent, less than the 21.8% in Boerne.