Clute, TX vs Howe, TX

Howe is moderately more affordable than Clute, with a 11.1% lower cost of living index. Clute scores 93 compared to 83 for Howe, 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 $1,167/month in Howe — a 5% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Howe is more affordable at $190,000 median vs $251,100.

Median household income in Clute is $66,224 compared to $57,417 in Howe (+15.3%). 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, less than the 24.4% in Howe.