La Feria, TX vs Orange, TX

La Feria is moderately more affordable than Orange, with a 8.5% lower cost of living index. La Feria scores 69 compared to 75 for Orange, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Orange can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in La Feria is $1,010/month compared to $1,032/month in Orange — a 2% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: La Feria is more affordable at $99,100 median vs $147,200.

Median household income in La Feria is $42,992 compared to $60,183 in Orange (-28.6%). While Orange is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of La Feria spend roughly 28.2% of their income on rent, more than the 20.6% in Orange.

Climate-wise, La Feria is notably warmer with an average of 75°F compared to 69.9°F in Orange. Orange receives more rainfall at 62.1" per year compared to 24" in La Feria.