Mexia, TX vs Orange, TX

Mexia is moderately more affordable than Orange, with a 14% lower cost of living index. Mexia scores 65 compared to 75 for Orange, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Orange can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Mexia is $786/month compared to $1,032/month in Orange — a 24% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Mexia is more affordable at $92,900 median vs $147,200.

Median household income in Mexia is $36,589 compared to $60,183 in Orange (-39.2%). While Orange is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Mexia spend roughly 25.8% of their income on rent, more than the 20.6% in Orange.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (67°F vs 69.9°F). Orange receives more rainfall at 62.1" per year compared to 39.3" in Mexia.