Bedford, TX vs Carrollton, TX

Bedford is moderately more affordable than Carrollton, with a 8.6% lower cost of living index. Bedford scores 106 compared to 116 for Carrollton, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Carrollton 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 $1,674/month in Carrollton — a 15% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Bedford is more affordable at $322,300 median vs $353,600.

Median household income in Bedford is $81,393 compared to $99,115 in Carrollton (-17.9%). While Carrollton 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, more than the 20.3% in Carrollton.