Dilley, TX vs Natalia, TX

Natalia is moderately more affordable than Dilley, with a 8.2% lower cost of living index. Dilley scores 68 compared to 63 for Natalia, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Dilley can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Dilley is $850/month compared to $698/month in Natalia — a 22% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Natalia is more affordable at $105,000 median vs $109,900.

Median household income in Dilley is $47,210 compared to $36,477 in Natalia (+29.4%). While Dilley is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Dilley spend roughly 21.6% of their income on rent, less than the 23% in Natalia.