Cameron Park, TX vs Jefferson, TX

Cameron Park is moderately more affordable than Jefferson, with a 8.7% lower cost of living index. Cameron Park scores 59 compared to 65 for Jefferson, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Jefferson can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Cameron Park is $758/month compared to $721/month in Jefferson — a 5% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Jefferson has cheaper rent, Cameron Park actually has lower median home values ($75,500 vs $143,800).

Median household income in Cameron Park is $37,140 compared to $40,865 in Jefferson (-9.1%). While Jefferson is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Cameron Park spend roughly 24.5% of their income on rent, more than the 21.2% in Jefferson.