Crockett, TX vs Marfa, TX

Marfa is moderately more affordable than Crockett, with a 9.2% lower cost of living index. Crockett scores 69 compared to 63 for Marfa, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Crockett 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 $395/month in Marfa — a 116% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Marfa has cheaper rent, Crockett actually has lower median home values ($119,500 vs $217,600).

Median household income in Crockett is $41,528 compared to $38,205 in Marfa (+8.7%). The higher salaries in Crockett partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Crockett spend roughly 24.6% of their income on rent, more than the 12.4% in Marfa.