Crandall, TX vs Santa Fe, TX

Santa Fe is moderately more affordable than Crandall, with a 9.8% lower cost of living index. Crandall scores 97 compared to 88 for Santa Fe, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Crandall can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Crandall is $1,274/month compared to $974/month in Santa Fe — a 31% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Santa Fe has cheaper rent, Crandall actually has lower median home values ($272,900 vs $290,200).

Median household income in Crandall is $105,556 compared to $95,815 in Santa Fe (+10.2%). While Crandall is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Crandall spend roughly 14.5% of their income on rent, more than the 12.2% in Santa Fe.