Boerne, TX vs Rockwall, TX

Boerne is moderately more affordable than Rockwall, with a 5% lower cost of living index. Boerne scores 117 compared to 123 for Rockwall, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Rockwall 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 $1,832/month in Rockwall — a 14% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Boerne has cheaper rent, Rockwall actually has lower median home values ($382,400 vs $437,100).

Median household income in Boerne is $86,838 compared to $114,926 in Rockwall (-24.4%). While Rockwall 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 19.1% in Rockwall.