Hamilton, TX vs Hillsboro, TX

Hamilton is moderately more affordable than Hillsboro, with a 11.1% lower cost of living index. Hamilton scores 64 compared to 72 for Hillsboro, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Hillsboro can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Hamilton is $749/month compared to $948/month in Hillsboro — a 21% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Hamilton is more affordable at $95,000 median vs $118,400.

Median household income in Hamilton is $46,466 compared to $55,761 in Hillsboro (-16.7%). While Hillsboro is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Hamilton spend roughly 19.3% of their income on rent, less than the 20.4% in Hillsboro.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (65°F vs 67.1°F). Hillsboro receives more rainfall at 36.4" per year compared to 34.1" in Hamilton.