Haltom City, TX vs Sulphur Springs, TX

Sulphur Springs is moderately more affordable than Haltom City, with a 14.6% lower cost of living index. Haltom City scores 92 compared to 80 for Sulphur Springs, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Haltom City 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 $1,049/month in Sulphur Springs — a 27% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Sulphur Springs is more affordable at $188,200 median vs $194,600.

Median household income in Haltom City is $56,156 compared to $56,457 in Sulphur Springs (-0.5%). Sulphur Springs offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Haltom City spend roughly 28.4% of their income on rent, more than the 22.3% in Sulphur Springs.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (65.9°F vs 66.4°F). Sulphur Springs receives more rainfall at 38.4" per year compared to 35.3" in Haltom City.