Brackettville, TX vs Mathis, TX

Mathis is moderately more affordable than Brackettville, with a 9% lower cost of living index. Brackettville scores 60 compared to 56 for Mathis, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Brackettville can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Brackettville is $746/month compared to $570/month in Mathis — a 31% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Mathis has cheaper rent, Brackettville actually has lower median home values ($57,100 vs $74,600).

Median household income in Brackettville is $31,341 compared to $31,090 in Mathis (+0.8%). Brackettville 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 Brackettville spend roughly 28.6% of their income on rent, more than the 22% in Mathis.