Castroville, TX vs Kennedale, TX

Castroville is moderately more affordable than Kennedale, with a 11% lower cost of living index. Castroville scores 91 compared to 102 for Kennedale, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Kennedale can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Castroville is $1,184/month compared to $1,215/month in Kennedale — a 3% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Castroville is more affordable at $266,000 median vs $356,300.

Median household income in Castroville is $76,524 compared to $117,853 in Kennedale (-35.1%). While Kennedale is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Castroville spend roughly 18.6% of their income on rent, more than the 12.4% in Kennedale.