Elkhart, TX vs Fabens, TX

Fabens is moderately more affordable than Elkhart, with a 8.4% lower cost of living index. Elkhart scores 64 compared to 59 for Fabens, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Elkhart can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Elkhart is $683/month compared to $645/month in Fabens — a 6% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Fabens is more affordable at $88,900 median vs $118,200.

Median household income in Elkhart is $65,071 compared to $42,524 in Fabens (+53%). While Elkhart is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Elkhart spend roughly 12.6% of their income on rent, less than the 18.2% in Fabens.