Madisonville, TX vs Ralls, TX

Ralls is moderately more affordable than Madisonville, with a 9.8% lower cost of living index. Madisonville scores 66 compared to 61 for Ralls, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Madisonville can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Madisonville is $801/month compared to $774/month in Ralls — a 4% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Ralls is more affordable at $63,300 median vs $109,500.

Median household income in Madisonville is $55,634 compared to $56,438 in Ralls (-1.4%). Ralls offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Madisonville spend roughly 17.3% of their income on rent, more than the 16.5% in Ralls.

Climate-wise, Madisonville is notably warmer with an average of 68.7°F compared to 61.4°F in Ralls. Madisonville receives more rainfall at 43.7" per year compared to 18.3" in Ralls.