Gatesville, TX vs Yoakum, TX

Yoakum is moderately more affordable than Gatesville, with a 5.3% lower cost of living index. Gatesville scores 74 compared to 70 for Yoakum, 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 $887/month in Yoakum — a 4% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Yoakum is more affordable at $134,100 median vs $162,000.

Median household income in Gatesville is $54,802 compared to $49,950 in Yoakum (+9.7%). While Gatesville is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Gatesville spend roughly 20.1% of their income on rent, less than the 21.3% in Yoakum.