Cockrell Hill, TX vs Elgin, TX

Cockrell Hill is moderately more affordable than Elgin, with a 13.8% lower cost of living index. Cockrell Hill scores 82 compared to 95 for Elgin, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Elgin can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Cockrell Hill is $1,058/month compared to $1,289/month in Elgin — a 18% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Cockrell Hill is more affordable at $174,400 median vs $267,900.

Median household income in Cockrell Hill is $53,788 compared to $85,666 in Elgin (-37.2%). While Elgin is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Cockrell Hill spend roughly 23.6% of their income on rent, more than the 18.1% in Elgin.