Eden, TX vs Muleshoe, TX

Muleshoe is moderately more affordable than Eden, with a 5.7% lower cost of living index. Eden scores 68 compared to 64 for Muleshoe, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Eden can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Eden is $910/month compared to $745/month in Muleshoe — a 22% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Muleshoe has cheaper rent, Eden actually has lower median home values ($83,800 vs $100,100).

Median household income in Eden is $45,694 compared to $71,534 in Muleshoe (-36.1%). Muleshoe offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Eden spend roughly 23.9% of their income on rent, more than the 12.5% in Muleshoe.