Eagle Lake, TX vs Vernon, TX

Vernon is moderately more affordable than Eagle Lake, with a 13.3% lower cost of living index. Eagle Lake scores 76 compared to 67 for Vernon, 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 $870/month in Vernon — a 27% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Vernon is more affordable at $89,700 median vs $110,700.

Median household income in Eagle Lake is $71,684 compared to $48,855 in Vernon (+46.7%). 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 21.4% in Vernon.