Daisetta, TX vs Gustine, TX

Gustine is moderately more affordable than Daisetta, with a 12.7% lower cost of living index. Daisetta scores 73 compared to 64 for Gustine, 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 $792/month in Gustine — a 21% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Gustine is more affordable at $87,900 median vs $106,500.

Median household income in Daisetta is $59,079 compared to $50,313 in Gustine (+17.4%). 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, more than the 18.9% in Gustine.