Lyford, TX vs Matador, TX

Matador is moderately more affordable than Lyford, with a 11.4% lower cost of living index. Lyford scores 64 compared to 58 for Matador, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Lyford can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Lyford is $974/month compared to $580/month in Matador — a 68% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Matador has cheaper rent, Lyford actually has lower median home values ($58,300 vs $86,300).

Median household income in Lyford is $44,464 compared to $73,417 in Matador (-39.4%). Matador offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Lyford spend roughly 26.3% of their income on rent, more than the 9.5% in Matador.

Climate-wise, Lyford is notably warmer with an average of 75°F compared to 62.7°F in Matador. Lyford receives more rainfall at 24" per year compared to 23.7" in Matador.