Harker Heights, TX vs Longview, TX

Longview is moderately more affordable than Harker Heights, with a 12.6% lower cost of living index. Harker Heights scores 88 compared to 78 for Longview, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Harker Heights can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Harker Heights is $1,114/month compared to $1,061/month in Longview — a 5% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Longview is more affordable at $182,700 median vs $269,000.

Median household income in Harker Heights is $82,685 compared to $62,488 in Longview (+32.3%). While Harker Heights is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Harker Heights spend roughly 16.2% of their income on rent, less than the 20.4% in Longview.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (67.4°F vs 66.2°F). Longview receives more rainfall at 45.3" per year compared to 33" in Harker Heights.