Evadale, TX vs Stamford, TX

Evadale is moderately more affordable than Stamford, with a 12.5% lower cost of living index. Evadale scores 60 compared to 68 for Stamford, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Stamford 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 $1,033/month in Stamford — a 38% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Evadale has cheaper rent, Stamford actually has lower median home values ($62,400 vs $86,400).

Median household income in Evadale is $63,929 compared to $42,121 in Stamford (+51.8%). 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 29.4% in Stamford.