Lacy-Lakeview, TX vs Premont, TX

Premont is moderately more affordable than Lacy-Lakeview, with a 14.1% lower cost of living index. Lacy-Lakeview scores 71 compared to 62 for Premont, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Lacy-Lakeview can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Lacy-Lakeview is $865/month compared to $733/month in Premont — a 18% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Premont is more affordable at $80,700 median vs $154,300.

Median household income in Lacy-Lakeview is $51,301 compared to $45,712 in Premont (+12.2%). The higher salaries in Lacy-Lakeview partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Lacy-Lakeview spend roughly 20.2% of their income on rent, more than the 19.2% in Premont.

Climate-wise, Premont is notably warmer with an average of 73.3°F compared to 67.1°F in Lacy-Lakeview. Lacy-Lakeview receives more rainfall at 36.4" per year compared to 27" in Premont.