Fort Hood, TX vs Lago Vista, TX

Fort Hood is moderately more affordable than Lago Vista, with a 8% lower cost of living index. Fort Hood scores 99 compared to 107 for Lago Vista, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Lago Vista can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

Renters will find that Fort Hood has a median rent of $1,368/month while Lago Vista comes in at $1,379/month, a 1% difference.

Median household income in Fort Hood is $59,661 compared to $110,388 in Lago Vista (-46%). While Lago Vista is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Fort Hood spend roughly 27.5% of their income on rent, more than the 15% in Lago Vista.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (67.5°F vs 67.4°F). Lago Vista receives more rainfall at 33" per year compared to 28.4" in Fort Hood.