Chillicothe, TX vs Eldorado, TX

Eldorado is moderately more affordable than Chillicothe, with a 7.4% lower cost of living index. Chillicothe scores 64 compared to 60 for Eldorado, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Chillicothe can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Chillicothe is $845/month compared to $621/month in Eldorado — a 36% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Eldorado has cheaper rent, Chillicothe actually has lower median home values ($68,800 vs $97,300).

Median household income in Chillicothe is $68,125 compared to $66,125 in Eldorado (+3%). Chillicothe does offer higher incomes, but the salary premium barely offsets the higher cost of living, leaving residents with a tighter budget. Looking at affordability, residents of Chillicothe spend roughly 14.9% of their income on rent, more than the 11.3% in Eldorado.