Gladewater, TX vs Jefferson, TX

Jefferson is moderately more affordable than Gladewater, with a 14.7% lower cost of living index. Gladewater scores 74 compared to 65 for Jefferson, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Gladewater can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Gladewater is $984/month compared to $721/month in Jefferson — a 37% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Jefferson is more affordable at $143,800 median vs $162,400.

Median household income in Gladewater is $52,100 compared to $40,865 in Jefferson (+27.5%). While Gladewater is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Gladewater spend roughly 22.7% of their income on rent, more than the 21.2% in Jefferson.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (66.2°F vs 65.3°F). Jefferson receives more rainfall at 50.3" per year compared to 45.3" in Gladewater.