Chico, TX vs Springtown, TX

Chico is moderately more affordable than Springtown, with a 11.2% lower cost of living index. Chico scores 83 compared to 94 for Springtown, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Springtown 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 $1,305/month in Springtown — a 13% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Chico is more affordable at $160,300 median vs $223,600.

Median household income in Chico is $58,125 compared to $70,254 in Springtown (-17.3%). While Springtown is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Chico spend roughly 23.3% of their income on rent, more than the 22.3% in Springtown.