Muleshoe, TX vs Uvalde, TX

Muleshoe is moderately more affordable than Uvalde, with a 14.3% lower cost of living index. Muleshoe scores 64 compared to 75 for Uvalde, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Uvalde can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Muleshoe is $745/month compared to $1,013/month in Uvalde — a 27% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Muleshoe is more affordable at $100,100 median vs $131,600.

Median household income in Muleshoe is $71,534 compared to $50,967 in Uvalde (+40.4%). Muleshoe offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Muleshoe spend roughly 12.5% of their income on rent, less than the 23.9% in Uvalde.

Climate-wise, Uvalde is notably warmer with an average of 69.6°F compared to 57.8°F in Muleshoe. Uvalde receives more rainfall at 24.9" per year compared to 17.9" in Muleshoe.