Clute, TX vs Columbus, TX

Columbus is moderately more affordable than Clute, with a 11.7% lower cost of living index. Clute scores 93 compared to 83 for Columbus, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Clute can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Clute is $1,223/month compared to $1,047/month in Columbus — a 17% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Columbus is more affordable at $219,300 median vs $251,100.

Median household income in Clute is $66,224 compared to $57,214 in Columbus (+15.7%). While Clute is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Clute spend roughly 22.2% of their income on rent, more than the 22% in Columbus.