Cushing, TX vs Edgewood, TX

Cushing is moderately more affordable than Edgewood, with a 6.2% lower cost of living index. Cushing scores 74 compared to 79 for Edgewood, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Edgewood can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Cushing is $1,100/month compared to $993/month in Edgewood — a 11% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Edgewood has cheaper rent, Cushing actually has lower median home values ($120,500 vs $195,200).

Median household income in Cushing is $75,000 compared to $77,778 in Edgewood (-3.6%). The higher salaries in Edgewood partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Cushing spend roughly 17.6% of their income on rent, more than the 15.3% in Edgewood.