Mission, TX vs Nacogdoches, TX

Mission is moderately more affordable than Nacogdoches, with a 5% lower cost of living index. Mission scores 72 compared to 75 for Nacogdoches, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Nacogdoches can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Mission is $931/month compared to $921/month in Nacogdoches — a 1% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Nacogdoches has cheaper rent, Mission actually has lower median home values ($160,800 vs $173,200).

Median household income in Mission is $60,813 compared to $38,855 in Nacogdoches (+56.5%). Mission offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Mission spend roughly 18.4% of their income on rent, less than the 28.4% in Nacogdoches.

Climate-wise, Mission is notably warmer with an average of 77.4°F compared to 66.4°F in Nacogdoches. Nacogdoches receives more rainfall at 50.3" per year compared to 22.2" in Mission.