Cameron, TX vs Hico, TX

Hico is moderately more affordable than Cameron, with a 11% lower cost of living index. Cameron scores 71 compared to 64 for Hico, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Cameron can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Cameron is $942/month compared to $725/month in Hico — a 30% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Hico has cheaper rent, Cameron actually has lower median home values ($112,800 vs $122,600).

Median household income in Cameron is $57,126 compared to $52,250 in Hico (+9.3%). The higher salaries in Cameron partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Cameron spend roughly 19.8% of their income on rent, more than the 16.7% in Hico.