Haltom City, TX vs Red Oak, TX

Haltom City is moderately more affordable than Red Oak, with a 14.9% lower cost of living index. Haltom City scores 92 compared to 108 for Red Oak, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Red Oak 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 $1,527/month in Red Oak — a 13% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Haltom City is more affordable at $194,600 median vs $318,200.

Median household income in Haltom City is $56,156 compared to $104,125 in Red Oak (-46.1%). While Red Oak 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 17.6% in Red Oak.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (65.9°F vs 66.9°F). Red Oak receives more rainfall at 37.7" per year compared to 35.3" in Haltom City.