Clifton, TX vs Eustace, TX

Eustace is moderately more affordable than Clifton, with a 5.9% lower cost of living index. Clifton scores 75 compared to 70 for Eustace, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Clifton can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Clifton is $1,008/month compared to $838/month in Eustace — a 20% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Eustace is more affordable at $144,000 median vs $147,500.

Median household income in Clifton is $63,696 compared to $64,000 in Eustace (-0.5%). Eustace offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Clifton spend roughly 19% of their income on rent, more than the 15.7% in Eustace.