Lacy-Lakeview, TX vs Ranger, TX

Ranger is moderately more affordable than Lacy-Lakeview, with a 13% lower cost of living index. Lacy-Lakeview scores 71 compared to 63 for Ranger, 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 $836/month in Ranger — a 4% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Ranger is more affordable at $49,700 median vs $154,300.

Median household income in Lacy-Lakeview is $51,301 compared to $34,006 in Ranger (+50.9%). While Lacy-Lakeview is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Lacy-Lakeview spend roughly 20.2% of their income on rent, less than the 29.5% in Ranger.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (67.1°F vs 65°F). Lacy-Lakeview receives more rainfall at 36.4" per year compared to 34.1" in Ranger.