Garland, TX vs Lewisville, TX

Garland is moderately more affordable than Lewisville, with a 8.7% lower cost of living index. Garland scores 103 compared to 112 for Lewisville, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Lewisville can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Garland is $1,525/month compared to $1,572/month in Lewisville — a 3% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Garland is more affordable at $248,900 median vs $350,200.

Median household income in Garland is $74,717 compared to $85,002 in Lewisville (-12.1%). While Lewisville is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Garland spend roughly 24.5% of their income on rent, more than the 22.2% in Lewisville.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (68°F vs 66.6°F). Garland receives more rainfall at 38.3" per year compared to 37" in Lewisville.