Dimmitt, TX vs El Campo, TX

Dimmitt is moderately more affordable than El Campo, with a 13.3% lower cost of living index. Dimmitt scores 67 compared to 78 for El Campo, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of El Campo can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Dimmitt is $890/month compared to $973/month in El Campo — a 9% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Dimmitt is more affordable at $88,500 median vs $183,400.

Median household income in Dimmitt is $66,250 compared to $67,356 in El Campo (-1.6%). El Campo does offer higher incomes, but the salary premium barely offsets the higher cost of living, leaving residents with a tighter budget. Looking at affordability, residents of Dimmitt spend roughly 16.1% of their income on rent, less than the 17.3% in El Campo.