Kemah, TX vs Retreat, TX

Retreat is moderately more affordable than Kemah, with a 8.9% lower cost of living index. Kemah scores 105 compared to 96 for Retreat, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Kemah can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Kemah is $1,579/month compared to $1,583/month in Retreat — a 0% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Kemah has cheaper rent, Retreat actually has lower median home values ($184,500 vs $268,900).

Median household income in Kemah is $95,152 compared to $86,667 in Retreat (+9.8%). While Kemah is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Kemah spend roughly 19.9% of their income on rent, less than the 21.9% in Retreat.

Climate-wise, Kemah is notably warmer with an average of 71.3°F compared to 67°F in Retreat. Kemah receives more rainfall at 53.3" per year compared to 39.3" in Retreat.