Ector, TX vs Junction, TX

Junction is moderately more affordable than Ector, with a 14.8% lower cost of living index. Ector scores 79 compared to 68 for Junction, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Ector can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Ector is $1,094/month compared to $766/month in Junction — a 43% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Junction is more affordable at $146,100 median vs $148,100.

Median household income in Ector is $61,731 compared to $51,667 in Junction (+19.5%). While Ector is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Ector spend roughly 21.3% of their income on rent, more than the 17.8% in Junction.