Burleson, TX vs Carrollton, TX

Burleson is moderately more affordable than Carrollton, with a 5.2% lower cost of living index. Burleson scores 110 compared to 116 for Carrollton, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Carrollton can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Burleson is $1,665/month compared to $1,674/month in Carrollton — a 1% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Burleson is more affordable at $282,900 median vs $353,600.

Median household income in Burleson is $94,162 compared to $99,115 in Carrollton (-5%). The higher salaries in Carrollton partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Burleson spend roughly 21.2% of their income on rent, more than the 20.3% in Carrollton.