Eagle Lake, TX vs Ingleside, TX

Eagle Lake is moderately more affordable than Ingleside, with a 9.8% lower cost of living index. Eagle Lake scores 76 compared to 84 for Ingleside, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Ingleside can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Eagle Lake is $1,106/month compared to $1,229/month in Ingleside — a 10% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Eagle Lake is more affordable at $110,700 median vs $179,300.

Median household income in Eagle Lake is $71,684 compared to $77,650 in Ingleside (-7.7%). The higher salaries in Ingleside partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Eagle Lake spend roughly 18.5% of their income on rent, less than the 19% in Ingleside.