Kingsville, TX vs Victoria, TX

Kingsville is moderately more affordable than Victoria, with a 9.7% lower cost of living index. Kingsville scores 75 compared to 83 for Victoria, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Victoria 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 $1,170/month in Victoria — a 13% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Kingsville is more affordable at $134,600 median vs $193,200.

Median household income in Kingsville is $55,649 compared to $68,233 in Victoria (-18.4%). While Victoria is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Kingsville spend roughly 22% of their income on rent, more than the 20.6% in Victoria.