Friona, TX vs Kemp, TX

Friona is moderately more affordable than Kemp, with a 14.5% lower cost of living index. Friona scores 70 compared to 82 for Kemp, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Kemp can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Friona is $976/month compared to $1,080/month in Kemp — a 10% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Friona is more affordable at $93,400 median vs $168,300.

Median household income in Friona is $72,882 compared to $69,875 in Kemp (+4.3%). Friona offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Friona spend roughly 16.1% of their income on rent, less than the 18.5% in Kemp.

Climate-wise, Kemp is notably warmer with an average of 66.4°F compared to 57.8°F in Friona. Kemp receives more rainfall at 38.4" per year compared to 17.9" in Friona.