Cloverleaf, TX vs Fort Stockton, TX

Fort Stockton is moderately more affordable than Cloverleaf, with a 5.4% lower cost of living index. Cloverleaf scores 81 compared to 77 for Fort Stockton, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Cloverleaf can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Cloverleaf is $1,090/month compared to $977/month in Fort Stockton — a 12% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Fort Stockton has cheaper rent, Cloverleaf actually has lower median home values ($164,900 vs $176,600).

Median household income in Cloverleaf is $56,371 compared to $69,688 in Fort Stockton (-19.1%). Fort Stockton offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Cloverleaf spend roughly 23.2% of their income on rent, more than the 16.8% in Fort Stockton.