Cresson, TX vs Horseshoe Bay, TX

Cresson is moderately more affordable than Horseshoe Bay, with a 12.2% lower cost of living index. Cresson scores 106 compared to 121 for Horseshoe Bay, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Horseshoe Bay can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Cresson is $1,534/month compared to $1,575/month in Horseshoe Bay — a 3% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Cresson is more affordable at $291,200 median vs $489,100.

Median household income in Cresson is $85,625 compared to $105,024 in Horseshoe Bay (-18.5%). While Horseshoe Bay is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Cresson spend roughly 21.5% of their income on rent, more than the 18% in Horseshoe Bay.