Keene, TX vs Old River-Winfree, TX

Keene is moderately more affordable than Old River-Winfree, with a 5.2% lower cost of living index. Keene scores 83 compared to 87 for Old River-Winfree, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Old River-Winfree can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Keene is $950/month compared to $1,315/month in Old River-Winfree — a 28% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Keene has cheaper rent, Old River-Winfree actually has lower median home values ($151,800 vs $219,900).

Median household income in Keene is $50,796 compared to $105,667 in Old River-Winfree (-51.9%). While Old River-Winfree is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Keene spend roughly 22.4% of their income on rent, more than the 14.9% in Old River-Winfree.

Climate-wise, Old River-Winfree is notably warmer with an average of 71.1°F compared to 66.8°F in Keene. Old River-Winfree receives more rainfall at 55.6" per year compared to 36.2" in Keene.