Clifton, TX vs Vernon, TX

Vernon is moderately more affordable than Clifton, with a 11.4% lower cost of living index. Clifton scores 75 compared to 67 for Vernon, 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 $870/month in Vernon — a 16% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Vernon is more affordable at $89,700 median vs $147,500.

Median household income in Clifton is $63,696 compared to $48,855 in Vernon (+30.4%). 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 21.4% in Vernon.