Cedar Park, TX vs Celina, TX

Cedar Park is moderately more affordable than Celina, with a 7% lower cost of living index. Cedar Park scores 126 compared to 136 for Celina, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Celina can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Cedar Park is $1,753/month compared to $2,064/month in Celina — a 15% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Cedar Park has cheaper rent, Celina actually has lower median home values ($458,000 vs $474,800).

Median household income in Cedar Park is $123,972 compared to $155,875 in Celina (-20.5%). While Celina is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Cedar Park spend roughly 17% of their income on rent, more than the 15.9% in Celina.