Hartley, TX vs New Fairview, TX

Hartley is moderately more affordable than New Fairview, with a 12% lower cost of living index. Hartley scores 95 compared to 108 for New Fairview, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of New Fairview can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Hartley is $1,538/month compared to $1,733/month in New Fairview — a 11% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Hartley is more affordable at $186,700 median vs $240,600.

Median household income in Hartley is $54,050 compared to $89,531 in New Fairview (-39.6%). While New Fairview is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Hartley spend roughly 34.1% of their income on rent, more than the 23.2% in New Fairview. The New Fairview ratio exceeds the commonly recommended 30% threshold, which can put pressure on household budgets.

Climate-wise, New Fairview is notably warmer with an average of 66.9°F compared to 56.8°F in Hartley. New Fairview receives more rainfall at 36.6" per year compared to 15.6" in Hartley.