Bedford, TX vs College Station, TX

College Station is moderately more affordable than Bedford, with a 12.2% lower cost of living index. Bedford scores 106 compared to 94 for College Station, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Bedford 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 $1,168/month in College Station — a 22% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while College Station has cheaper rent, Bedford actually has lower median home values ($322,300 vs $326,500).

Median household income in Bedford is $81,393 compared to $51,776 in College Station (+57.2%). 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 27.1% in College Station.