Lufkin, TX vs Town of Pecos, TX

Town of Pecos is moderately more affordable than Lufkin, with a 7.9% lower cost of living index. Lufkin scores 78 compared to 72 for Town of Pecos, 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 $986/month in Town of Pecos — a 6% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Town of Pecos is more affordable at $113,800 median vs $162,600.

Median household income in Lufkin is $56,722 compared to $56,361 in Town of Pecos (+0.6%). Lufkin does offer higher incomes, but the salary premium barely offsets the higher cost of living, leaving residents with a tighter budget. Looking at affordability, residents of Lufkin spend roughly 22.1% of their income on rent, more than the 21% in Town of Pecos.