Crockett, TX vs Gainesville, TX

Crockett is moderately more affordable than Gainesville, with a 12.3% lower cost of living index. Crockett scores 69 compared to 78 for Gainesville, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Gainesville can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Crockett is $852/month compared to $1,080/month in Gainesville — a 21% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Crockett is more affordable at $119,500 median vs $162,900.

Median household income in Crockett is $41,528 compared to $56,341 in Gainesville (-26.3%). While Gainesville is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Crockett spend roughly 24.6% of their income on rent, more than the 23% in Gainesville.