Holliday, TX vs Kress, TX

Kress is moderately more affordable than Holliday, with a 7.5% lower cost of living index. Holliday scores 67 compared to 62 for Kress, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Holliday can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Holliday is $781/month compared to $738/month in Kress — a 6% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Kress is more affordable at $81,000 median vs $144,800.

Median household income in Holliday is $64,181 compared to $46,875 in Kress (+36.9%). While Holliday is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Holliday spend roughly 14.6% of their income on rent, less than the 18.9% in Kress.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (63.7°F vs 61.4°F). Holliday receives more rainfall at 27.9" per year compared to 18.3" in Kress.