Brownfield, TX vs Kingsville, TX

Brownfield is moderately more affordable than Kingsville, with a 11% lower cost of living index. Brownfield scores 67 compared to 75 for Kingsville, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Kingsville can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Brownfield is $815/month compared to $1,021/month in Kingsville — a 20% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Brownfield is more affordable at $109,900 median vs $134,600.

Median household income in Brownfield is $43,189 compared to $55,649 in Kingsville (-22.4%). While Kingsville is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Brownfield spend roughly 22.6% of their income on rent, more than the 22% in Kingsville.