Evadale, TX vs Hamilton, TX

Evadale is moderately more affordable than Hamilton, with a 6.4% lower cost of living index. Evadale scores 60 compared to 64 for Hamilton, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Hamilton can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Evadale is $637/month compared to $749/month in Hamilton — a 15% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Evadale is more affordable at $86,400 median vs $95,000.

Median household income in Evadale is $63,929 compared to $46,466 in Hamilton (+37.6%). Evadale offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Evadale spend roughly 12% of their income on rent, less than the 19.3% in Hamilton.