Hackberry, TX vs St. Paul, TX

Hackberry is moderately more affordable than St. Paul, with a 13.8% lower cost of living index. Hackberry scores 133 compared to 155 for St. Paul, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of St. Paul can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Hackberry is $2,173/month compared to $2,639/month in St. Paul — a 18% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Hackberry is more affordable at $386,500 median vs $475,400.

Median household income in Hackberry is $118,000 compared to $124,500 in St. Paul (-5.2%). St. Paul does offer higher incomes, but the salary premium barely offsets the higher cost of living, leaving residents with a tighter budget. Looking at affordability, residents of Hackberry spend roughly 22.1% of their income on rent, less than the 25.4% in St. Paul.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (64.5°F vs 65°F). St. Paul receives more rainfall at 38.3" per year compared to 35.6" in Hackberry.