Hutto, TX vs Selma, TX

Selma is moderately more affordable than Hutto, with a 14.3% lower cost of living index. Hutto scores 127 compared to 111 for Selma, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Hutto can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Hutto is $2,202/month compared to $1,796/month in Selma — a 23% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Selma is more affordable at $288,700 median vs $315,800.

Median household income in Hutto is $115,149 compared to $97,153 in Selma (+18.5%). While Hutto is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Hutto spend roughly 22.9% of their income on rent, more than the 22.2% in Selma.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (70°F vs 69.6°F). Hutto receives more rainfall at 36.3" per year compared to 32.4" in Selma.