Castle Hills, TX vs Leon Valley, TX

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Leon Valley is 26% cheaper than Castle Hills. With a cost index of 88 vs 111, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Leon Valley to Castle Hills should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Castle Hills is $1,418/month compared to $1,182/month in Leon Valley — a 20% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Leon Valley is more affordable at $236,600 median vs $429,000.

Median household income in Castle Hills is $95,583 compared to $57,695 in Leon Valley (+65.7%). While Castle Hills is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Castle Hills spend roughly 17.8% of their income on rent, less than the 24.6% in Leon Valley.