Godley, TX vs Surfside Beach, TX

Surfside Beach is moderately more affordable than Godley, with a 12.8% lower cost of living index. Godley scores 112 compared to 100 for Surfside Beach, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Godley can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Godley is $1,647/month compared to $1,292/month in Surfside Beach — a 28% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Surfside Beach is more affordable at $310,700 median vs $323,500.

Median household income in Godley is $93,182 compared to $96,250 in Surfside Beach (-3.2%). Surfside Beach offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Godley spend roughly 21.2% of their income on rent, more than the 16.1% in Surfside Beach.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (67.8°F vs 70.7°F). Surfside Beach receives more rainfall at 45.8" per year compared to 32.6" in Godley.