Eagle Pass, TX vs Longview, TX

Eagle Pass is moderately more affordable than Longview, with a 12.4% lower cost of living index. Eagle Pass scores 69 compared to 78 for Longview, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Longview can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Eagle Pass is $794/month compared to $1,061/month in Longview — a 25% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Eagle Pass has cheaper rent, Longview actually has lower median home values ($182,700 vs $192,600).

Median household income in Eagle Pass is $54,952 compared to $62,488 in Longview (-12.1%). The higher salaries in Longview partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Eagle Pass spend roughly 17.3% of their income on rent, less than the 20.4% in Longview.