Bonham, TX vs Sweeny, TX

Bonham is moderately more affordable than Sweeny, with a 9% lower cost of living index. Bonham scores 79 compared to 87 for Sweeny, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Sweeny can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Bonham is $1,029/month compared to $1,238/month in Sweeny — a 17% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Bonham has cheaper rent, Sweeny actually has lower median home values ($180,700 vs $183,600).

Median household income in Bonham is $53,232 compared to $64,557 in Sweeny (-17.5%). While Sweeny is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Bonham spend roughly 23.2% of their income on rent, more than the 23% in Sweeny.