College Station, TX vs Waxahachie, TX

College Station is moderately more affordable than Waxahachie, with a 11.6% lower cost of living index. College Station scores 94 compared to 106 for Waxahachie, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Waxahachie 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 $1,495/month in Waxahachie — a 22% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while College Station has cheaper rent, Waxahachie actually has lower median home values ($307,900 vs $326,500).

Median household income in College Station is $51,776 compared to $82,449 in Waxahachie (-37.2%). While Waxahachie 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 21.8% in Waxahachie.