Crockett, TX vs San Augustine, TX

San Augustine is moderately more affordable than Crockett, with a 8.4% lower cost of living index. Crockett scores 69 compared to 63 for San Augustine, 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 $808/month in San Augustine — a 5% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: San Augustine is more affordable at $70,600 median vs $119,500.

Median household income in Crockett is $41,528 compared to $32,140 in San Augustine (+29.2%). While Crockett 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, less than the 30.2% in San Augustine. The Crockett ratio exceeds the commonly recommended 30% threshold, which can put pressure on household budgets.