Hico, TX vs Rusk, TX

Hico is moderately more affordable than Rusk, with a 11.6% lower cost of living index. Hico scores 64 compared to 72 for Rusk, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Rusk can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Hico is $725/month compared to $876/month in Rusk — a 17% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Hico is more affordable at $122,600 median vs $153,500.

Median household income in Hico is $52,250 compared to $60,119 in Rusk (-13.1%). While Rusk is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Hico spend roughly 16.7% of their income on rent, less than the 17.5% in Rusk.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (65°F vs 65.6°F). Rusk receives more rainfall at 46.8" per year compared to 34.1" in Hico.