Lampasas, TX vs Shadybrook, TX

Lampasas is moderately more affordable than Shadybrook, with a 7.5% lower cost of living index. Lampasas scores 75 compared to 81 for Shadybrook, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Shadybrook can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Lampasas is $867/month compared to $979/month in Shadybrook — a 11% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Lampasas is more affordable at $197,000 median vs $226,900.

Median household income in Lampasas is $63,173 compared to $66,373 in Shadybrook (-4.8%). The higher salaries in Shadybrook partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Lampasas spend roughly 16.5% of their income on rent, less than the 17.7% in Shadybrook.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (67.5°F vs 66.6°F). Shadybrook receives more rainfall at 42.1" per year compared to 28.4" in Lampasas.