Carrollton, TX vs Wylie, TX

Carrollton is moderately more affordable than Wylie, with a 7.3% lower cost of living index. Carrollton scores 116 compared to 125 for Wylie, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Wylie 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 $1,985/month in Wylie — a 16% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Carrollton has cheaper rent, Wylie actually has lower median home values ($350,100 vs $353,600).

Median household income in Carrollton is $99,115 compared to $113,661 in Wylie (-12.8%). While Wylie 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 21% in Wylie.