Bedford, TX vs Brenham, TX

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Brenham is 22.6% cheaper than Bedford. With a cost index of 86 vs 106, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Brenham to Bedford should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Bedford is $1,429/month compared to $1,087/month in Brenham — a 32% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Brenham is more affordable at $223,200 median vs $322,300.

Median household income in Bedford is $81,393 compared to $57,207 in Brenham (+42.3%). While Bedford is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Bedford spend roughly 21.1% of their income on rent, less than the 22.8% in Brenham.