Celina, TX vs Leander, TX

Leander is moderately more affordable than Celina, with a 5% lower cost of living index. Celina scores 136 compared to 130 for Leander, 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 Celina is $2,064/month compared to $1,865/month in Leander — a 11% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Leander has cheaper rent, Celina actually has lower median home values ($458,000 vs $470,700).

Median household income in Celina is $155,875 compared to $140,180 in Leander (+11.2%). 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 Celina spend roughly 15.9% of their income on rent, less than the 16% in Leander.