Grapeland, TX vs Port Isabel, TX

Port Isabel is moderately more affordable than Grapeland, with a 9.5% lower cost of living index. Grapeland scores 72 compared to 65 for Port Isabel, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Grapeland can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Grapeland is $854/month compared to $843/month in Port Isabel — a 1% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Port Isabel is more affordable at $120,900 median vs $154,000.

Median household income in Grapeland is $36,918 compared to $50,775 in Port Isabel (-27.3%). Port Isabel offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Grapeland spend roughly 27.8% of their income on rent, more than the 19.9% in Port Isabel.

Climate-wise, Port Isabel is notably warmer with an average of 74.8°F compared to 65.6°F in Grapeland. Grapeland receives more rainfall at 46.8" per year compared to 23.3" in Port Isabel.