Celeste, TX vs Grand Saline, TX

Grand Saline is moderately more affordable than Celeste, with a 13.6% lower cost of living index. Celeste scores 80 compared to 70 for Grand Saline, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Celeste 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 $927/month in Grand Saline — a 9% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Grand Saline is more affordable at $116,200 median vs $160,000.

Median household income in Celeste is $56,458 compared to $50,568 in Grand Saline (+11.6%). The higher salaries in Celeste partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Celeste spend roughly 21.6% of their income on rent, less than the 22% in Grand Saline.