Clarksville, TX vs Hillsboro, TX

Clarksville is moderately more affordable than Hillsboro, with a 13.7% lower cost of living index. Clarksville scores 62 compared to 72 for Hillsboro, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Hillsboro can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Clarksville is $809/month compared to $948/month in Hillsboro — a 15% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Clarksville is more affordable at $50,100 median vs $118,400.

Median household income in Clarksville is $26,364 compared to $55,761 in Hillsboro (-52.7%). While Hillsboro is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Clarksville spend roughly 36.8% of their income on rent, more than the 20.4% in Hillsboro. The Hillsboro ratio exceeds the commonly recommended 30% threshold, which can put pressure on household budgets.