Kirby, TX vs Sunray, TX

Sunray is moderately more affordable than Kirby, with a 10.8% lower cost of living index. Kirby scores 80 compared to 72 for Sunray, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Kirby can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Kirby is $1,114/month compared to $931/month in Sunray — a 20% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Sunray is more affordable at $130,100 median vs $159,000.

Median household income in Kirby is $58,700 compared to $64,104 in Sunray (-8.4%). Sunray offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Kirby spend roughly 22.8% of their income on rent, more than the 17.4% in Sunray.

Climate-wise, Kirby is notably warmer with an average of 69.6°F compared to 60.9°F in Sunray. Kirby receives more rainfall at 32.4" per year compared to 18.6" in Sunray.