Crystal City, TX vs Quanah, TX

Crystal City is moderately more affordable than Quanah, with a 7.4% lower cost of living index. Crystal City scores 54 compared to 58 for Quanah, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Quanah can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Crystal City is $445/month compared to $630/month in Quanah — a 29% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Crystal City has cheaper rent, Quanah actually has lower median home values ($70,800 vs $86,500).

Median household income in Crystal City is $38,598 compared to $51,985 in Quanah (-25.8%). While Quanah is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Crystal City spend roughly 13.8% of their income on rent, less than the 14.5% in Quanah.