Clifton, TX vs Robstown, TX

Robstown is moderately more affordable than Clifton, with a 10.7% lower cost of living index. Clifton scores 75 compared to 67 for Robstown, 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 $920/month in Robstown — a 10% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Robstown is more affordable at $89,500 median vs $147,500.

Median household income in Clifton is $63,696 compared to $39,124 in Robstown (+62.8%). While Clifton is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Clifton spend roughly 19% of their income on rent, less than the 28.2% in Robstown.