Bee Cave, TX vs Double Oak, TX

Double Oak is moderately more affordable than Bee Cave, with a 11.8% lower cost of living index. Bee Cave scores 147 compared to 131 for Double Oak, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Bee Cave can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Bee Cave is $1,807/month compared to $1,375/month in Double Oak — a 31% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Double Oak is more affordable at $652,200 median vs $699,100.

Median household income in Bee Cave is $113,157 compared to $180,208 in Double Oak (-37.2%). Double Oak offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Bee Cave spend roughly 19.2% of their income on rent, more than the 9.2% in Double Oak.