Farwell, TX vs Groom, TX

Groom is moderately more affordable than Farwell, with a 11.5% lower cost of living index. Farwell scores 79 compared to 71 for Groom, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Farwell can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Farwell is $1,153/month compared to $1,011/month in Groom — a 14% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Groom is more affordable at $97,700 median vs $129,800.

Median household income in Farwell is $56,932 compared to $73,750 in Groom (-22.8%). Groom offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Farwell spend roughly 24.3% of their income on rent, more than the 16.5% in Groom.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (57.8°F vs 59.2°F). Groom receives more rainfall at 22.7" per year compared to 17.9" in Farwell.