Center, TX vs Lockhart, TX

Center is moderately more affordable than Lockhart, with a 14.6% lower cost of living index. Center scores 75 compared to 88 for Lockhart, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Lockhart can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Center is $958/month compared to $1,161/month in Lockhart — a 18% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Center is more affordable at $152,000 median vs $218,400.

Median household income in Center is $50,731 compared to $67,252 in Lockhart (-24.6%). While Lockhart is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Center spend roughly 22.7% of their income on rent, more than the 20.7% in Lockhart.