Hartley, TX vs Red Lick, TX

Hartley is moderately more affordable than Red Lick, with a 11.3% lower cost of living index. Hartley scores 95 compared to 107 for Red Lick, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Red Lick 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 $1,718/month in Red Lick — a 11% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Hartley is more affordable at $186,700 median vs $307,000.

Median household income in Hartley is $54,050 compared to $136,250 in Red Lick (-60.3%). While Red Lick 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 15.1% in Red Lick. The Red Lick ratio exceeds the commonly recommended 30% threshold, which can put pressure on household budgets.

Climate-wise, Red Lick is notably warmer with an average of 64°F compared to 56.8°F in Hartley. Red Lick receives more rainfall at 48.9" per year compared to 15.6" in Hartley.