Jacksonville, TX vs Port Isabel, TX

Port Isabel is moderately more affordable than Jacksonville, with a 5.8% lower cost of living index. Jacksonville scores 69 compared to 65 for Port Isabel, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Jacksonville can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Jacksonville is $864/month compared to $843/month in Port Isabel — a 3% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Port Isabel has cheaper rent, Jacksonville actually has lower median home values ($120,800 vs $120,900).

Median household income in Jacksonville is $50,469 compared to $50,775 in Port Isabel (-0.6%). Port Isabel offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Jacksonville spend roughly 20.5% of their income on rent, more than the 19.9% in Port Isabel.

Climate-wise, Port Isabel is notably warmer with an average of 74.8°F compared to 65.6°F in Jacksonville. Jacksonville receives more rainfall at 46.8" per year compared to 23.3" in Port Isabel.