Hooks, TX vs Silsbee, TX

Hooks is moderately more affordable than Silsbee, with a 7.1% lower cost of living index. Hooks scores 69 compared to 74 for Silsbee, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Silsbee can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Hooks is $1,007/month compared to $967/month in Silsbee — a 4% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Silsbee has cheaper rent, Hooks actually has lower median home values ($103,200 vs $160,600).

Median household income in Hooks is $43,929 compared to $60,083 in Silsbee (-26.9%). While Silsbee is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Hooks spend roughly 27.5% of their income on rent, more than the 19.3% in Silsbee.

Climate-wise, Silsbee is notably warmer with an average of 69.9°F compared to 64°F in Hooks. Silsbee receives more rainfall at 62.1" per year compared to 48.9" in Hooks.