Leon Valley, TX vs Lufkin, TX

Lufkin is moderately more affordable than Leon Valley, with a 13% lower cost of living index. Leon Valley scores 88 compared to 78 for Lufkin, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Leon Valley can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Leon Valley is $1,182/month compared to $1,043/month in Lufkin — a 13% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Lufkin is more affordable at $162,600 median vs $236,600.

Median household income in Leon Valley is $57,695 compared to $56,722 in Lufkin (+1.7%). Leon Valley does offer higher incomes, but the salary premium barely offsets the higher cost of living, leaving residents with a tighter budget. Looking at affordability, residents of Leon Valley spend roughly 24.6% of their income on rent, more than the 22.1% in Lufkin.

Climate-wise, Leon Valley is notably warmer with an average of 69.6°F compared to 66.4°F in Lufkin. Lufkin receives more rainfall at 50.3" per year compared to 32.4" in Leon Valley.