Ganado, TX vs Wilmer, TX

Ganado is moderately more affordable than Wilmer, with a 11.4% lower cost of living index. Ganado scores 76 compared to 86 for Wilmer, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Wilmer can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Ganado is $934/month compared to $1,349/month in Wilmer — a 31% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Ganado has cheaper rent, Wilmer actually has lower median home values ($111,200 vs $178,500).

Median household income in Ganado is $45,513 compared to $58,837 in Wilmer (-22.6%). While Wilmer is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Ganado spend roughly 24.6% of their income on rent, less than the 27.5% in Wilmer.