Fort Stockton, TX vs Midway South, TX

Midway South is moderately more affordable than Fort Stockton, with a 10.3% lower cost of living index. Fort Stockton scores 77 compared to 70 for Midway South, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Fort Stockton can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Fort Stockton is $977/month compared to $1,026/month in Midway South — a 5% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Fort Stockton has cheaper rent, Midway South actually has lower median home values ($107,700 vs $176,600).

Median household income in Fort Stockton is $69,688 compared to $76,768 in Midway South (-9.2%). Midway South offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Fort Stockton spend roughly 16.8% of their income on rent, more than the 16% in Midway South.

Climate-wise, Midway South is notably warmer with an average of 77.4°F compared to 66.6°F in Fort Stockton. Midway South receives more rainfall at 22.2" per year compared to 12.8" in Fort Stockton.