Live Oak, TX vs Wyldwood, TX

Wyldwood is moderately more affordable than Live Oak, with a 8.5% lower cost of living index. Live Oak scores 96 compared to 88 for Wyldwood, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Live Oak can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Live Oak is $1,450/month compared to $1,363/month in Wyldwood — a 6% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Wyldwood is more affordable at $151,500 median vs $227,800.

Median household income in Live Oak is $78,092 compared to $85,216 in Wyldwood (-8.4%). Wyldwood offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Live Oak spend roughly 22.3% of their income on rent, more than the 19.2% in Wyldwood.