Cibolo, TX vs New Braunfels, TX

New Braunfels is moderately more affordable than Cibolo, with a 14.3% lower cost of living index. Cibolo scores 121 compared to 105 for New Braunfels, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Cibolo can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Cibolo is $2,008/month compared to $1,536/month in New Braunfels — a 31% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: New Braunfels is more affordable at $315,100 median vs $324,600.

Median household income in Cibolo is $125,230 compared to $88,257 in New Braunfels (+41.9%). While Cibolo is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Cibolo spend roughly 19.2% of their income on rent, less than the 20.9% in New Braunfels.