Bedford, TX vs La Marque, TX

La Marque is moderately more affordable than Bedford, with a 14.7% lower cost of living index. Bedford scores 106 compared to 92 for La Marque, 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 $1,375/month in La Marque — a 4% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: La Marque is more affordable at $189,400 median vs $322,300.

Median household income in Bedford is $81,393 compared to $70,632 in La Marque (+15.2%). 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 23.4% in La Marque.