Clyde, TX vs Stratford, TX

Stratford is moderately more affordable than Clyde, with a 9.8% lower cost of living index. Clyde scores 75 compared to 68 for Stratford, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Clyde can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Clyde is $1,018/month compared to $835/month in Stratford — a 22% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Stratford is more affordable at $118,000 median vs $150,600.

Median household income in Clyde is $63,616 compared to $57,639 in Stratford (+10.4%). While Clyde is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Clyde spend roughly 19.2% of their income on rent, more than the 17.4% in Stratford.