Coleman, TX vs Stratford, TX

Coleman is moderately more affordable than Stratford, with a 9.8% lower cost of living index. Coleman scores 62 compared to 68 for Stratford, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Stratford can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Coleman is $732/month compared to $835/month in Stratford — a 12% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Coleman is more affordable at $75,000 median vs $118,000.

Median household income in Coleman is $50,294 compared to $57,639 in Stratford (-12.7%). While Stratford is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Coleman spend roughly 17.5% of their income on rent, more than the 17.4% in Stratford.