Bovina, TX vs Pittsburg, TX

Pittsburg is moderately more affordable than Bovina, with a 7.3% lower cost of living index. Bovina scores 69 compared to 64 for Pittsburg, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Bovina can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Bovina is $876/month compared to $739/month in Pittsburg — a 19% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Pittsburg has cheaper rent, Bovina actually has lower median home values ($111,900 vs $130,600).

Median household income in Bovina is $42,833 compared to $48,081 in Pittsburg (-10.9%). Pittsburg offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Bovina spend roughly 24.5% of their income on rent, more than the 18.4% in Pittsburg.