Meadow, TX vs Ozona, TX

Meadow is moderately more affordable than Ozona, with a 5.2% lower cost of living index. Meadow scores 59 compared to 62 for Ozona, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Ozona can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Meadow is $718/month compared to $585/month in Ozona — a 23% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Ozona has cheaper rent, Meadow actually has lower median home values ($64,000 vs $136,000).

Median household income in Meadow is $60,000 compared to $81,957 in Ozona (-26.8%). While Ozona is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Meadow spend roughly 14.4% of their income on rent, more than the 8.6% in Ozona.

Climate-wise, Ozona is notably warmer with an average of 66.7°F compared to 61.4°F in Meadow. Ozona receives more rainfall at 20.9" per year compared to 18.3" in Meadow.