Hamilton, TX vs Lamesa, TX

Hamilton is moderately more affordable than Lamesa, with a 6.1% lower cost of living index. Hamilton scores 64 compared to 68 for Lamesa, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Lamesa 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 $903/month in Lamesa — a 17% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Hamilton has cheaper rent, Lamesa actually has lower median home values ($85,800 vs $95,000).

Median household income in Hamilton is $46,466 compared to $50,533 in Lamesa (-8%). While Lamesa 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 21.4% in Lamesa.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (65°F vs 64.8°F). Hamilton receives more rainfall at 34.1" per year compared to 19.6" in Lamesa.