La Feria, TX vs Quitman, TX

La Feria is moderately more affordable than Quitman, with a 13.7% lower cost of living index. La Feria scores 69 compared to 80 for Quitman, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Quitman 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 $1,047/month in Quitman — a 4% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: La Feria is more affordable at $99,100 median vs $179,100.

Median household income in La Feria is $42,992 compared to $61,387 in Quitman (-30%). While Quitman 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 20.5% in Quitman.

Climate-wise, La Feria is notably warmer with an average of 75°F compared to 66.6°F in Quitman. Quitman receives more rainfall at 42.1" per year compared to 24" in La Feria.