Lone Star, TX vs San Leon, TX

Lone Star is moderately more affordable than San Leon, with a 14% lower cost of living index. Lone Star scores 72 compared to 84 for San Leon, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of San Leon can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Lone Star is $906/month compared to $1,152/month in San Leon — a 21% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Lone Star is more affordable at $136,100 median vs $166,700.

Median household income in Lone Star is $47,059 compared to $76,573 in San Leon (-38.5%). While San Leon is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Lone Star spend roughly 23.1% of their income on rent, more than the 18.1% in San Leon.

Climate-wise, San Leon is notably warmer with an average of 72.3°F compared to 66.2°F in Lone Star. San Leon receives more rainfall at 47.2" per year compared to 45.3" in Lone Star.