Daisetta, TX vs Dilley, TX

Dilley is moderately more affordable than Daisetta, with a 6.8% lower cost of living index. Daisetta scores 73 compared to 68 for Dilley, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Daisetta can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Daisetta is $955/month compared to $850/month in Dilley — a 12% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Dilley has cheaper rent, Daisetta actually has lower median home values ($106,500 vs $109,900).

Median household income in Daisetta is $59,079 compared to $47,210 in Dilley (+25.1%). While Daisetta is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Daisetta spend roughly 19.4% of their income on rent, less than the 21.6% in Dilley.