Kingsville, TX vs Lamesa, TX

Lamesa is moderately more affordable than Kingsville, with a 10.9% lower cost of living index. Kingsville scores 75 compared to 68 for Lamesa, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Kingsville can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Kingsville is $1,021/month compared to $903/month in Lamesa — a 13% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Lamesa is more affordable at $85,800 median vs $134,600.

Median household income in Kingsville is $55,649 compared to $50,533 in Lamesa (+10.1%). The higher salaries in Kingsville partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Kingsville spend roughly 22% of their income on rent, more than the 21.4% in Lamesa.

Climate-wise, Kingsville is notably warmer with an average of 73.3°F compared to 64.8°F in Lamesa. Kingsville receives more rainfall at 27" per year compared to 19.6" in Lamesa.