Gladewater, TX vs Shepherd, TX

Shepherd is moderately more affordable than Gladewater, with a 12.3% lower cost of living index. Gladewater scores 74 compared to 66 for Shepherd, 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 $642/month in Shepherd — a 53% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Shepherd is more affordable at $144,100 median vs $162,400.

Median household income in Gladewater is $52,100 compared to $48,368 in Shepherd (+7.7%). The higher salaries in Gladewater partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Gladewater spend roughly 22.7% of their income on rent, more than the 15.9% in Shepherd.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (66.2°F vs 67.7°F). Shepherd receives more rainfall at 47.7" per year compared to 45.3" in Gladewater.