Higgins, TX vs Sundown, TX

Sundown is moderately more affordable than Higgins, with a 6.9% lower cost of living index. Higgins scores 63 compared to 59 for Sundown, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Higgins can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Higgins is $725/month compared to $628/month in Sundown — a 15% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Sundown has cheaper rent, Higgins actually has lower median home values ($93,600 vs $96,000).

Median household income in Higgins is $56,875 compared to $64,844 in Sundown (-12.3%). Sundown offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Higgins spend roughly 15.3% of their income on rent, more than the 11.6% in Sundown.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (59.1°F vs 57.8°F). Higgins receives more rainfall at 21.4" per year compared to 17.9" in Sundown.