Celeste, TX vs Fayetteville, TX

Celeste is moderately more affordable than Fayetteville, with a 5.3% lower cost of living index. Celeste scores 80 compared to 84 for Fayetteville, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Fayetteville can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Celeste is $1,014/month compared to $938/month in Fayetteville — a 8% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Fayetteville has cheaper rent, Celeste actually has lower median home values ($160,000 vs $254,200).

Median household income in Celeste is $56,458 compared to $65,500 in Fayetteville (-13.8%). While Fayetteville is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Celeste spend roughly 21.6% of their income on rent, more than the 17.2% in Fayetteville.