Cumby, TX vs Malakoff, TX

Malakoff is moderately more affordable than Cumby, with a 7.5% lower cost of living index. Cumby scores 70 compared to 65 for Malakoff, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Cumby can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Cumby is $872/month compared to $820/month in Malakoff — a 6% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Malakoff is more affordable at $84,000 median vs $91,000.

Median household income in Cumby is $57,679 compared to $53,378 in Malakoff (+8.1%). While Cumby is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Cumby spend roughly 18.1% of their income on rent, less than the 18.4% in Malakoff.