Cresson, TX vs Lake Worth, TX

Lake Worth is moderately more affordable than Cresson, with a 13.2% lower cost of living index. Cresson scores 106 compared to 94 for Lake Worth, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Cresson 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 $1,342/month in Lake Worth — a 14% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Lake Worth is more affordable at $210,700 median vs $291,200.

Median household income in Cresson is $85,625 compared to $83,869 in Lake Worth (+2.1%). Cresson does offer higher incomes, but the salary premium barely offsets the higher cost of living, leaving residents with a tighter budget. Looking at affordability, residents of Cresson spend roughly 21.5% of their income on rent, more than the 19.2% in Lake Worth.