Boerne, TX vs Grapevine, TX

Boerne is moderately more affordable than Grapevine, with a 9.7% lower cost of living index. Boerne scores 117 compared to 129 for Grapevine, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Grapevine can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Boerne is $1,577/month compared to $1,806/month in Grapevine — a 13% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Boerne is more affordable at $437,100 median vs $470,400.

Median household income in Boerne is $86,838 compared to $111,438 in Grapevine (-22.1%). While Grapevine is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Boerne spend roughly 21.8% of their income on rent, more than the 19.4% in Grapevine.