Brazoria, TX vs Lamesa, TX

Lamesa is moderately more affordable than Brazoria, with a 14.9% lower cost of living index. Brazoria scores 78 compared to 68 for Lamesa, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Brazoria can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Brazoria is $961/month compared to $903/month in Lamesa — a 6% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Lamesa is more affordable at $85,800 median vs $168,800.

Median household income in Brazoria is $51,354 compared to $50,533 in Lamesa (+1.6%). Brazoria 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 Brazoria spend roughly 22.5% of their income on rent, more than the 21.4% in Lamesa.