Jayton, TX vs Wink, TX

Wink is moderately more affordable than Jayton, with a 5.7% lower cost of living index. Jayton scores 69 compared to 66 for Wink, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Jayton can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Jayton is $909/month compared to $696/month in Wink — a 31% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Wink has cheaper rent, Jayton actually has lower median home values ($103,900 vs $137,200).

Median household income in Jayton is $71,494 compared to $128,011 in Wink (-44.2%). Wink offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Jayton spend roughly 15.3% of their income on rent, more than the 6.5% in Wink.