Friona, TX vs Queen City, TX

Queen City is moderately more affordable than Friona, with a 6.1% lower cost of living index. Friona scores 70 compared to 66 for Queen City, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Friona 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 $760/month in Queen City — a 28% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Queen City has cheaper rent, Friona actually has lower median home values ($93,400 vs $124,000).

Median household income in Friona is $72,882 compared to $43,333 in Queen City (+68.2%). While Friona is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Friona spend roughly 16.1% of their income on rent, less than the 21% in Queen City.

Climate-wise, Queen City is notably warmer with an average of 64°F compared to 57.8°F in Friona. Queen City receives more rainfall at 48.9" per year compared to 17.9" in Friona.