Fate, TX vs Wylie, TX

Wylie is moderately more affordable than Fate, with a 13.9% lower cost of living index. Fate scores 142 compared to 125 for Wylie, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Fate can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Fate is $2,528/month compared to $1,985/month in Wylie — a 27% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Wylie is more affordable at $350,100 median vs $361,100.

Median household income in Fate is $129,500 compared to $113,661 in Wylie (+13.9%). The higher salaries in Fate partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Fate spend roughly 23.4% of their income on rent, more than the 21% in Wylie.