Liberty, TX vs Taft, TX

Taft is moderately more affordable than Liberty, with a 9.2% lower cost of living index. Liberty scores 79 compared to 72 for Taft, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Liberty can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Liberty is $1,097/month compared to $980/month in Taft — a 12% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Taft is more affordable at $124,200 median vs $127,200.

Median household income in Liberty is $52,341 compared to $67,431 in Taft (-22.4%). Taft offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Liberty spend roughly 25.2% of their income on rent, more than the 17.4% in Taft.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (70.5°F vs 73°F). Liberty receives more rainfall at 51.8" per year compared to 31.7" in Taft.