Lufkin, TX vs Port Lavaca, TX

Port Lavaca is moderately more affordable than Lufkin, with a 7.2% lower cost of living index. Lufkin scores 78 compared to 73 for Port Lavaca, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Lufkin can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Lufkin is $1,043/month compared to $1,024/month in Port Lavaca — a 2% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Port Lavaca is more affordable at $121,000 median vs $162,600.

Median household income in Lufkin is $56,722 compared to $65,395 in Port Lavaca (-13.3%). Port Lavaca offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Lufkin spend roughly 22.1% of their income on rent, more than the 18.8% in Port Lavaca.

Climate-wise, Port Lavaca is notably warmer with an average of 71.8°F compared to 66.4°F in Lufkin. Lufkin receives more rainfall at 50.3" per year compared to 43.1" in Port Lavaca.