Mission, TX vs San Juan, TX

Mission, TX and San Juan, TX have a very similar cost of living, with only a 4.9% difference in their overall index. Mission scores 72 while San Juan scores 68 on the cost of living index, where 100 represents the national average. The day-to-day expenses for residents in both cities are comparable, though differences emerge when looking at specific categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Mission is $931/month compared to $937/month in San Juan — a 1% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Mission has cheaper rent, San Juan actually has lower median home values ($118,200 vs $160,800).

Median household income in Mission is $60,813 compared to $53,440 in San Juan (+13.8%). While Mission is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Mission spend roughly 18.4% of their income on rent, less than the 21% in San Juan.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (77.4°F vs 77.4°F). San Juan receives more rainfall at 22.2" per year compared to 22.2" in Mission.