Chico, TX vs Eagle Lake, TX

Eagle Lake is moderately more affordable than Chico, with a 9.9% lower cost of living index. Chico scores 83 compared to 76 for Eagle Lake, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Chico can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Chico is $1,130/month compared to $1,106/month in Eagle Lake — a 2% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Eagle Lake is more affordable at $110,700 median vs $160,300.

Median household income in Chico is $58,125 compared to $71,684 in Eagle Lake (-18.9%). Eagle Lake offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Chico spend roughly 23.3% of their income on rent, more than the 18.5% in Eagle Lake.