Haltom City, TX vs Midland, TX

Haltom City is moderately more affordable than Midland, with a 8.4% lower cost of living index. Haltom City scores 92 compared to 101 for Midland, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Midland can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Haltom City is $1,329/month compared to $1,407/month in Midland — a 6% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Haltom City is more affordable at $194,600 median vs $298,600.

Median household income in Haltom City is $56,156 compared to $91,169 in Midland (-38.4%). While Midland is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Haltom City spend roughly 28.4% of their income on rent, more than the 18.5% in Midland.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (65.9°F vs 65.8°F). Haltom City receives more rainfall at 35.3" per year compared to 13.5" in Midland.