Fulton, TX vs Shallowater, TX

Fulton is moderately more affordable than Shallowater, with a 14% lower cost of living index. Fulton scores 73 compared to 85 for Shallowater, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Shallowater can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Fulton is $1,136/month compared to $1,179/month in Shallowater — a 4% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Fulton is more affordable at $78,700 median vs $210,400.

Median household income in Fulton is $54,007 compared to $79,848 in Shallowater (-32.4%). While Shallowater is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Fulton spend roughly 25.2% of their income on rent, more than the 17.7% in Shallowater.

Climate-wise, Fulton is notably warmer with an average of 73°F compared to 61.4°F in Shallowater. Fulton receives more rainfall at 28.4" per year compared to 18.3" in Shallowater.