Keller, TX vs Royse City, TX

Royse City is moderately more affordable than Keller, with a 14.9% lower cost of living index. Keller scores 142 compared to 123 for Royse City, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Keller can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Keller is $1,985/month compared to $2,108/month in Royse City — a 6% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Keller has cheaper rent, Royse City actually has lower median home values ($288,400 vs $557,700).

Median household income in Keller is $172,654 compared to $116,424 in Royse City (+48.3%). While Keller is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Keller spend roughly 13.8% of their income on rent, less than the 21.7% in Royse City.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (66.9°F vs 66.4°F). Royse City receives more rainfall at 38.4" per year compared to 36.6" in Keller.