College Station, TX vs Sherman, TX

Sherman is moderately more affordable than College Station, with a 9.4% lower cost of living index. College Station scores 94 compared to 86 for Sherman, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of College Station 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 $1,177/month in Sherman — a 1% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while College Station has cheaper rent, Sherman actually has lower median home values ($219,300 vs $326,500).

Median household income in College Station is $51,776 compared to $60,935 in Sherman (-15%). Sherman offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of College Station spend roughly 27.1% of their income on rent, more than the 23.2% in Sherman.