Gonzales, TX vs Plum Grove, TX

Gonzales is moderately more affordable than Plum Grove, with a 14.5% lower cost of living index. Gonzales scores 70 compared to 82 for Plum Grove, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Plum Grove can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Gonzales is $713/month compared to $1,216/month in Plum Grove — a 41% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Gonzales has cheaper rent, Plum Grove actually has lower median home values ($121,800 vs $184,600).

Median household income in Gonzales is $50,324 compared to $70,362 in Plum Grove (-28.5%). While Plum Grove is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Gonzales spend roughly 17% of their income on rent, less than the 20.7% in Plum Grove.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (69.6°F vs 67.7°F). Plum Grove receives more rainfall at 47.7" per year compared to 31.3" in Gonzales.