Matador, TX vs Shepherd, TX

Matador is moderately more affordable than Shepherd, with a 12.6% lower cost of living index. Matador scores 58 compared to 66 for Shepherd, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Shepherd can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Matador is $580/month compared to $642/month in Shepherd — a 10% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Matador is more affordable at $86,300 median vs $144,100.

Median household income in Matador is $73,417 compared to $48,368 in Shepherd (+51.8%). 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 Matador spend roughly 9.5% of their income on rent, less than the 15.9% in Shepherd.

Climate-wise, Shepherd is notably warmer with an average of 67.7°F compared to 62.7°F in Matador. Shepherd receives more rainfall at 47.7" per year compared to 23.7" in Matador.