Flower Mound, TX vs Fulshear, TX

Fulshear is moderately more affordable than Flower Mound, with a 6.1% lower cost of living index. Flower Mound scores 145 compared to 137 for Fulshear, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Flower Mound can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Flower Mound is $2,221/month compared to $1,889/month in Fulshear — a 18% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Fulshear has cheaper rent, Flower Mound actually has lower median home values ($514,100 vs $546,200).

Median household income in Flower Mound is $157,737 compared to $178,398 in Fulshear (-11.6%). Fulshear offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Flower Mound spend roughly 16.9% of their income on rent, more than the 12.7% in Fulshear.

Climate-wise, Fulshear is notably warmer with an average of 71.1°F compared to 66.6°F in Flower Mound. Fulshear receives more rainfall at 49.7" per year compared to 37" in Flower Mound.