Harlingen, TX vs Kingsville, TX

Harlingen is moderately more affordable than Kingsville, with a 10.4% lower cost of living index. Harlingen scores 67 compared to 75 for Kingsville, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Kingsville can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Harlingen is $893/month compared to $1,021/month in Kingsville — a 13% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Harlingen is more affordable at $125,700 median vs $134,600.

Median household income in Harlingen is $55,891 compared to $55,649 in Kingsville (+0.4%). Harlingen offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Harlingen spend roughly 19.2% of their income on rent, less than the 22% in Kingsville.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (75°F vs 73.3°F). Kingsville receives more rainfall at 27" per year compared to 24" in Harlingen.