Eagle Lake, TX vs San Elizario, TX

San Elizario is moderately more affordable than Eagle Lake, with a 13.1% lower cost of living index. Eagle Lake scores 76 compared to 67 for San Elizario, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Eagle Lake 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 $874/month in San Elizario — a 27% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: San Elizario is more affordable at $106,500 median vs $110,700.

Median household income in Eagle Lake is $71,684 compared to $47,946 in San Elizario (+49.5%). While Eagle Lake is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Eagle Lake spend roughly 18.5% of their income on rent, less than the 21.9% in San Elizario.