Goldthwaite, TX vs Hawley, TX

Hawley is moderately more affordable than Goldthwaite, with a 7.4% lower cost of living index. Goldthwaite scores 63 compared to 59 for Hawley, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Goldthwaite can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Goldthwaite is $714/month compared to $593/month in Hawley — a 20% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Hawley is more affordable at $115,600 median vs $115,900.

Median household income in Goldthwaite is $63,942 compared to $78,438 in Hawley (-18.5%). Hawley offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Goldthwaite spend roughly 13.4% of their income on rent, more than the 9.1% in Hawley.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (67.5°F vs 65.9°F). Goldthwaite receives more rainfall at 28.4" per year compared to 25.2" in Hawley.