Boerne, TX vs Little Elm, TX

Boerne is moderately more affordable than Little Elm, with a 7% lower cost of living index. Boerne scores 117 compared to 125 for Little Elm, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Little Elm 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 $1,900/month in Little Elm — a 17% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Boerne has cheaper rent, Little Elm actually has lower median home values ($390,300 vs $437,100).

Median household income in Boerne is $86,838 compared to $116,036 in Little Elm (-25.2%). While Little Elm 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 19.6% in Little Elm.