Central Gardens, TX vs Plains, TX

Plains is moderately more affordable than Central Gardens, with a 9.8% lower cost of living index. Central Gardens scores 75 compared to 68 for Plains, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Central Gardens can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Central Gardens is $798/month compared to $858/month in Plains — a 7% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Central Gardens has cheaper rent, Plains actually has lower median home values ($112,500 vs $233,200).

Median household income in Central Gardens is $81,042 compared to $74,187 in Plains (+9.2%). The higher salaries in Central Gardens partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Central Gardens spend roughly 11.8% of their income on rent, less than the 13.9% in Plains.