Lewisville, TX vs Rowlett, TX

Lewisville is moderately more affordable than Rowlett, with a 9.1% lower cost of living index. Lewisville scores 112 compared to 124 for Rowlett, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Rowlett can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Lewisville is $1,572/month compared to $1,964/month in Rowlett — a 20% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Lewisville has cheaper rent, Rowlett actually has lower median home values ($342,400 vs $350,200).

Median household income in Lewisville is $85,002 compared to $113,600 in Rowlett (-25.2%). While Rowlett is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Lewisville spend roughly 22.2% of their income on rent, more than the 20.7% in Rowlett.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (66.6°F vs 68°F). Rowlett receives more rainfall at 38.3" per year compared to 37" in Lewisville.