McGregor, TX vs Pampa, TX

Pampa is moderately more affordable than McGregor, with a 11.3% lower cost of living index. McGregor scores 76 compared to 68 for Pampa, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of McGregor can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in McGregor is $1,059/month compared to $898/month in Pampa — a 18% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Pampa is more affordable at $95,800 median vs $146,000.

Median household income in McGregor is $60,889 compared to $53,458 in Pampa (+13.9%). While McGregor is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of McGregor spend roughly 20.9% of their income on rent, more than the 20.2% in Pampa.

Climate-wise, McGregor is notably warmer with an average of 67.1°F compared to 60.9°F in Pampa. McGregor receives more rainfall at 36.4" per year compared to 18.6" in Pampa.