Gatesville, TX vs Weslaco, TX

Weslaco is moderately more affordable than Gatesville, with a 7.3% lower cost of living index. Gatesville scores 74 compared to 68 for Weslaco, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Gatesville can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Gatesville is $920/month compared to $942/month in Weslaco — a 2% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Gatesville has cheaper rent, Weslaco actually has lower median home values ($119,200 vs $162,000).

Median household income in Gatesville is $54,802 compared to $54,995 in Weslaco (-0.4%). Weslaco offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Gatesville spend roughly 20.1% of their income on rent, less than the 20.6% in Weslaco.