Edinburg, TX vs San Juan, TX

San Juan is moderately more affordable than Edinburg, with a 8.2% lower cost of living index. Edinburg scores 74 compared to 68 for San Juan, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Edinburg can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Edinburg is $968/month compared to $937/month in San Juan — a 3% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: San Juan is more affordable at $118,200 median vs $174,800.

Median household income in Edinburg is $57,789 compared to $53,440 in San Juan (+8.1%). The higher salaries in Edinburg partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Edinburg spend roughly 20.1% of their income on rent, less than the 21% in San Juan.