Monte Alto, TX vs Normangee, TX

Monte Alto is moderately more affordable than Normangee, with a 10.5% lower cost of living index. Monte Alto scores 69 compared to 77 for Normangee, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Normangee can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Monte Alto is $1,013/month compared to $935/month in Normangee — a 8% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Normangee has cheaper rent, Monte Alto actually has lower median home values ($96,400 vs $186,400).

Median household income in Monte Alto is $40,920 compared to $47,071 in Normangee (-13.1%). While Normangee is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Monte Alto spend roughly 29.7% of their income on rent, more than the 23.8% in Normangee.

Climate-wise, Monte Alto is notably warmer with an average of 74.9°F compared to 69.4°F in Normangee. Normangee receives more rainfall at 41.8" per year compared to 23.6" in Monte Alto.