Clute, TX vs Shenandoah, TX

Clute is moderately more affordable than Shenandoah, with a 13.9% lower cost of living index. Clute scores 93 compared to 108 for Shenandoah, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Shenandoah 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 $1,325/month in Shenandoah — a 8% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Clute is more affordable at $251,100 median vs $396,000.

Median household income in Clute is $66,224 compared to $67,422 in Shenandoah (-1.8%). Shenandoah does offer higher incomes, but the salary premium barely offsets the higher cost of living, leaving residents with a tighter budget. Looking at affordability, residents of Clute spend roughly 22.2% of their income on rent, less than the 23.6% in Shenandoah.