Gun Barrel City, TX vs Orange, TX

Orange is moderately more affordable than Gun Barrel City, with a 10% lower cost of living index. Gun Barrel City scores 83 compared to 75 for Orange, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Gun Barrel City can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Gun Barrel City is $922/month compared to $1,032/month in Orange — a 11% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Gun Barrel City has cheaper rent, Orange actually has lower median home values ($147,200 vs $229,300).

Median household income in Gun Barrel City is $69,273 compared to $60,183 in Orange (+15.1%). While Gun Barrel City is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Gun Barrel City spend roughly 16% of their income on rent, less than the 20.6% in Orange.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (67°F vs 69.9°F). Orange receives more rainfall at 62.1" per year compared to 39.3" in Gun Barrel City.