Carthage, TX vs Orange, TX

Carthage is moderately more affordable than Orange, with a 9.4% lower cost of living index. Carthage scores 68 compared to 75 for Orange, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Orange can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Carthage is $737/month compared to $1,032/month in Orange — a 29% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Carthage has cheaper rent, Orange actually has lower median home values ($147,200 vs $153,100).

Median household income in Carthage is $44,738 compared to $60,183 in Orange (-25.7%). While Orange is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Carthage spend roughly 19.8% of their income on rent, less than the 20.6% in Orange.