Friendswood, TX vs Seabrook, TX

Seabrook is moderately more affordable than Friendswood, with a 12.5% lower cost of living index. Friendswood scores 119 compared to 106 for Seabrook, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Friendswood can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Friendswood is $1,698/month compared to $1,445/month in Seabrook — a 18% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Seabrook is more affordable at $332,000 median vs $399,500.

Median household income in Friendswood is $125,052 compared to $109,489 in Seabrook (+14.2%). While Friendswood is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Friendswood spend roughly 16.3% of their income on rent, more than the 15.8% in Seabrook.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (71.3°F vs 71.3°F). Seabrook receives more rainfall at 53.3" per year compared to 53.3" in Friendswood.