Lake Worth, TX vs Rio Vista, TX

Rio Vista is moderately more affordable than Lake Worth, with a 9.3% lower cost of living index. Lake Worth scores 94 compared to 86 for Rio Vista, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Lake Worth can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Lake Worth is $1,342/month compared to $1,131/month in Rio Vista — a 19% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Rio Vista is more affordable at $191,200 median vs $210,700.

Median household income in Lake Worth is $83,869 compared to $70,587 in Rio Vista (+18.8%). While Lake Worth is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Lake Worth spend roughly 19.2% of their income on rent, less than the 19.2% in Rio Vista.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (67.8°F vs 66.8°F). Rio Vista receives more rainfall at 36.2" per year compared to 32.6" in Lake Worth.