Burnet, TX vs Orange, TX

Orange is moderately more affordable than Burnet, with a 11.8% lower cost of living index. Burnet scores 84 compared to 75 for Orange, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Burnet can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Burnet is $1,012/month compared to $1,032/month in Orange — a 2% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Burnet has cheaper rent, Orange actually has lower median home values ($147,200 vs $245,900).

Median household income in Burnet is $88,000 compared to $60,183 in Orange (+46.2%). While Burnet is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Burnet spend roughly 13.8% of their income on rent, less than the 20.6% in Orange.