College Station, TX vs Garland, TX

College Station is moderately more affordable than Garland, with a 8.2% lower cost of living index. College Station scores 94 compared to 103 for Garland, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Garland can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in College Station is $1,168/month compared to $1,525/month in Garland — a 23% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while College Station has cheaper rent, Garland actually has lower median home values ($248,900 vs $326,500).

Median household income in College Station is $51,776 compared to $74,717 in Garland (-30.7%). While Garland is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of College Station spend roughly 27.1% of their income on rent, more than the 24.5% in Garland.