Benavides, TX vs Jacksboro, TX

Benavides is moderately more affordable than Jacksboro, with a 5.5% lower cost of living index. Benavides scores 68 compared to 72 for Jacksboro, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Jacksboro can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Benavides is $917/month compared to $803/month in Jacksboro — a 14% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Jacksboro has cheaper rent, Benavides actually has lower median home values ($84,800 vs $141,900).

Median household income in Benavides is $44,950 compared to $45,625 in Jacksboro (-1.5%). Jacksboro does offer higher incomes, but the salary premium barely offsets the higher cost of living, leaving residents with a tighter budget. Looking at affordability, residents of Benavides spend roughly 24.5% of their income on rent, more than the 21.1% in Jacksboro.