Haltom City, TX vs Stafford, TX

Haltom City is moderately more affordable than Stafford, with a 6.9% lower cost of living index. Haltom City scores 92 compared to 99 for Stafford, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Stafford 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 $1,441/month in Stafford — a 8% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Haltom City is more affordable at $194,600 median vs $247,900.

Median household income in Haltom City is $56,156 compared to $85,910 in Stafford (-34.6%). While Stafford 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 20.1% in Stafford.

Climate-wise, Stafford is notably warmer with an average of 71.1°F compared to 65.9°F in Haltom City. Stafford receives more rainfall at 49.7" per year compared to 35.3" in Haltom City.