Kermit, TX vs Sulphur Springs, TX

Kermit is moderately more affordable than Sulphur Springs, with a 12.4% lower cost of living index. Kermit scores 70 compared to 80 for Sulphur Springs, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Sulphur Springs can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Kermit is $907/month compared to $1,049/month in Sulphur Springs — a 14% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Kermit is more affordable at $119,300 median vs $188,200.

Median household income in Kermit is $90,181 compared to $56,457 in Sulphur Springs (+59.7%). Kermit offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Kermit spend roughly 12.1% of their income on rent, less than the 22.3% in Sulphur Springs.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (65.5°F vs 66.4°F). Sulphur Springs receives more rainfall at 38.4" per year compared to 11.4" in Kermit.