Garland, TX vs Odessa, TX

Odessa is moderately more affordable than Garland, with a 14.5% lower cost of living index. Garland scores 103 compared to 90 for Odessa, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Garland 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 $1,322/month in Odessa — a 15% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Odessa is more affordable at $208,000 median vs $248,900.

Median household income in Garland is $74,717 compared to $73,030 in Odessa (+2.3%). Garland does offer higher incomes, but the salary premium barely offsets the higher cost of living, leaving residents with a tighter budget. Looking at affordability, residents of Garland spend roughly 24.5% of their income on rent, more than the 21.7% in Odessa.

Climate-wise, Garland is notably warmer with an average of 68°F compared to 64.8°F in Odessa. Garland receives more rainfall at 38.3" per year compared to 12.9" in Odessa.