McLean, TX vs Mount Vernon, TX

McLean is moderately more affordable than Mount Vernon, with a 14.7% lower cost of living index. McLean scores 65 compared to 77 for Mount Vernon, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Mount Vernon can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in McLean is $864/month compared to $954/month in Mount Vernon — a 9% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: McLean is more affordable at $72,500 median vs $176,900.

Median household income in McLean is $44,934 compared to $67,097 in Mount Vernon (-33%). While Mount Vernon is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of McLean spend roughly 23.1% of their income on rent, more than the 17.1% in Mount Vernon.

Climate-wise, Mount Vernon is notably warmer with an average of 66.6°F compared to 59.2°F in McLean. Mount Vernon receives more rainfall at 42.1" per year compared to 22.7" in McLean.