Fayetteville, TX vs San Felipe, TX

Fayetteville is moderately more affordable than San Felipe, with a 13.3% lower cost of living index. Fayetteville scores 84 compared to 97 for San Felipe, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of San Felipe can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Fayetteville is $938/month compared to $1,429/month in San Felipe — a 34% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Fayetteville has cheaper rent, San Felipe actually has lower median home values ($229,800 vs $254,200).

Median household income in Fayetteville is $65,500 compared to $60,078 in San Felipe (+9%). Fayetteville offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Fayetteville spend roughly 17.2% of their income on rent, less than the 28.5% in San Felipe.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (69.4°F vs 71.1°F). San Felipe receives more rainfall at 49.7" per year compared to 41.8" in Fayetteville.