Hillsboro, TX vs San Benito, TX

San Benito is moderately more affordable than Hillsboro, with a 12.3% lower cost of living index. Hillsboro scores 72 compared to 64 for San Benito, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Hillsboro can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Hillsboro is $948/month compared to $885/month in San Benito — a 7% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: San Benito is more affordable at $85,100 median vs $118,400.

Median household income in Hillsboro is $55,761 compared to $41,445 in San Benito (+34.5%). While Hillsboro is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Hillsboro spend roughly 20.4% of their income on rent, less than the 25.6% in San Benito.

Climate-wise, San Benito is notably warmer with an average of 75°F compared to 67.1°F in Hillsboro. Hillsboro receives more rainfall at 36.4" per year compared to 24" in San Benito.