Bowie, TX vs Gatesville, TX

Gatesville is moderately more affordable than Bowie, with a 9.9% lower cost of living index. Bowie scores 81 compared to 74 for Gatesville, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Bowie can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Bowie is $1,139/month compared to $920/month in Gatesville — a 24% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Gatesville is more affordable at $162,000 median vs $182,400.

Median household income in Bowie is $57,299 compared to $54,802 in Gatesville (+4.6%). Bowie does offer higher incomes, but the salary premium barely offsets the higher cost of living, leaving residents with a tighter budget. Looking at affordability, residents of Bowie spend roughly 23.9% of their income on rent, more than the 20.1% in Gatesville.