Levelland, TX vs San Carlos, TX

San Carlos is moderately more affordable than Levelland, with a 14.1% lower cost of living index. Levelland scores 66 compared to 58 for San Carlos, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Levelland can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Levelland is $789/month compared to $710/month in San Carlos — a 11% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: San Carlos is more affordable at $76,600 median vs $126,200.

Median household income in Levelland is $51,847 compared to $40,786 in San Carlos (+27.1%). While Levelland is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Levelland spend roughly 18.3% of their income on rent, less than the 20.9% in San Carlos.

Climate-wise, San Carlos is notably warmer with an average of 77.4°F compared to 61.4°F in Levelland. San Carlos receives more rainfall at 22.2" per year compared to 18.3" in Levelland.