Jasper, TX vs Plum Grove, TX

Jasper is moderately more affordable than Plum Grove, with a 14.7% lower cost of living index. Jasper scores 70 compared to 82 for Plum Grove, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Plum Grove can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Jasper is $853/month compared to $1,216/month in Plum Grove — a 30% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Jasper has cheaper rent, Plum Grove actually has lower median home values ($121,800 vs $130,200).

Median household income in Jasper is $42,407 compared to $70,362 in Plum Grove (-39.7%). While Plum Grove is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Jasper spend roughly 24.1% of their income on rent, more than the 20.7% in Plum Grove.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (66.4°F vs 67.7°F). Jasper receives more rainfall at 50.3" per year compared to 47.7" in Plum Grove.