Livingston, TX vs Lone Star, TX

Lone Star is moderately more affordable than Livingston, with a 10.6% lower cost of living index. Livingston scores 79 compared to 72 for Lone Star, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Livingston can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Livingston is $1,098/month compared to $906/month in Lone Star — a 21% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Lone Star is more affordable at $136,100 median vs $158,100.

Median household income in Livingston is $52,385 compared to $47,059 in Lone Star (+11.3%). While Livingston is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Livingston spend roughly 25.2% of their income on rent, more than the 23.1% in Lone Star.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (67.7°F vs 66.2°F). Livingston receives more rainfall at 47.7" per year compared to 45.3" in Lone Star.