Carrollton, TX vs Garland, TX

Garland is moderately more affordable than Carrollton, with a 12.8% lower cost of living index. Carrollton scores 116 compared to 103 for Garland, 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 Carrollton is $1,674/month compared to $1,525/month in Garland — a 10% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Garland is more affordable at $248,900 median vs $353,600.

Median household income in Carrollton is $99,115 compared to $74,717 in Garland (+32.7%). While Carrollton is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Carrollton spend roughly 20.3% of their income on rent, less than the 24.5% in Garland.