Johnson City, TX vs Windcrest, TX

Johnson City is moderately more affordable than Windcrest, with a 6.2% lower cost of living index. Johnson City scores 92 compared to 99 for Windcrest, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Windcrest can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Johnson City is $1,012/month compared to $1,411/month in Windcrest — a 28% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Johnson City has cheaper rent, Windcrest actually has lower median home values ($276,900 vs $348,500).

Median household income in Johnson City is $47,232 compared to $95,329 in Windcrest (-50.5%). While Windcrest is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Johnson City spend roughly 25.7% of their income on rent, more than the 17.8% in Windcrest.