Cleburne, TX vs New Braunfels, TX

Cleburne is moderately more affordable than New Braunfels, with a 13.4% lower cost of living index. Cleburne scores 91 compared to 105 for New Braunfels, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of New Braunfels can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Cleburne is $1,283/month compared to $1,536/month in New Braunfels — a 17% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Cleburne is more affordable at $200,900 median vs $315,100.

Median household income in Cleburne is $66,324 compared to $88,257 in New Braunfels (-24.9%). While New Braunfels is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Cleburne spend roughly 23.2% of their income on rent, more than the 20.9% in New Braunfels.