Boerne, TX vs Kyle, TX

Kyle is moderately more affordable than Boerne, with a 6.5% lower cost of living index. Boerne scores 117 compared to 110 for Kyle, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Boerne 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 $1,661/month in Kyle — a 5% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Boerne has cheaper rent, Kyle actually has lower median home values ($302,200 vs $437,100).

Median household income in Boerne is $86,838 compared to $89,645 in Kyle (-3.1%). Kyle offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Boerne spend roughly 21.8% of their income on rent, less than the 22.2% in Kyle.