Carrollton, TX vs Rowlett, TX

Carrollton is moderately more affordable than Rowlett, with a 6.4% lower cost of living index. Carrollton scores 116 compared to 124 for Rowlett, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Rowlett 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 $1,964/month in Rowlett — a 15% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Carrollton has cheaper rent, Rowlett actually has lower median home values ($342,400 vs $353,600).

Median household income in Carrollton is $99,115 compared to $113,600 in Rowlett (-12.8%). While Rowlett 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 20.7% in Rowlett.