Lamesa, TX vs Taft, TX

Lamesa is moderately more affordable than Taft, with a 5.8% lower cost of living index. Lamesa scores 68 compared to 72 for Taft, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Taft can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Lamesa is $903/month compared to $980/month in Taft — a 8% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Lamesa is more affordable at $85,800 median vs $124,200.

Median household income in Lamesa is $50,533 compared to $67,431 in Taft (-25.1%). While Taft is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Lamesa spend roughly 21.4% of their income on rent, more than the 17.4% in Taft.

Climate-wise, Taft is notably warmer with an average of 73°F compared to 64.8°F in Lamesa. Taft receives more rainfall at 31.7" per year compared to 19.6" in Lamesa.