El Campo, TX vs Texarkana, TX

Texarkana is moderately more affordable than El Campo, with a 6.3% lower cost of living index. El Campo scores 78 compared to 73 for Texarkana, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of El Campo can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in El Campo is $973/month compared to $990/month in Texarkana — a 2% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while El Campo has cheaper rent, Texarkana actually has lower median home values ($159,700 vs $183,400).

Median household income in El Campo is $67,356 compared to $49,240 in Texarkana (+36.8%). While El Campo is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of El Campo spend roughly 17.3% of their income on rent, less than the 24.1% in Texarkana.