Garrett, TX vs Val Verde Park, TX

Val Verde Park is moderately more affordable than Garrett, with a 10.3% lower cost of living index. Garrett scores 75 compared to 68 for Val Verde Park, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Garrett can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Garrett is $958/month compared to $881/month in Val Verde Park — a 9% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Val Verde Park is more affordable at $103,200 median vs $127,500.

Median household income in Garrett is $76,458 compared to $59,476 in Val Verde Park (+28.6%). While Garrett is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Garrett spend roughly 15% of their income on rent, less than the 17.8% in Val Verde Park.