Big Spring, TX vs Brownfield, TX

Brownfield is moderately more affordable than Big Spring, with a 12.6% lower cost of living index. Big Spring scores 75 compared to 67 for Brownfield, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Big Spring can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Big Spring is $1,009/month compared to $815/month in Brownfield — a 24% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Brownfield is more affordable at $109,900 median vs $138,800.

Median household income in Big Spring is $70,532 compared to $43,189 in Brownfield (+63.3%). While Big Spring is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Big Spring spend roughly 17.2% of their income on rent, less than the 22.6% in Brownfield.