Killeen, TX vs Longview, TX

Longview is moderately more affordable than Killeen, with a 6.2% lower cost of living index. Killeen scores 83 compared to 78 for Longview, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Killeen can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Killeen is $1,147/month compared to $1,061/month in Longview — a 8% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Longview is more affordable at $182,700 median vs $196,000.

Median household income in Killeen is $58,339 compared to $62,488 in Longview (-6.6%). Longview offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Killeen spend roughly 23.6% of their income on rent, more than the 20.4% in Longview.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (67.4°F vs 66.2°F). Longview receives more rainfall at 45.3" per year compared to 33" in Killeen.