Navasota, TX vs Van, TX

Navasota is moderately more affordable than Van, with a 8.5% lower cost of living index. Navasota scores 72 compared to 79 for Van, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Van can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Navasota is $878/month compared to $1,077/month in Van — a 19% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Navasota is more affordable at $167,100 median vs $167,900.

Median household income in Navasota is $48,646 compared to $68,267 in Van (-28.7%). While Van is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Navasota spend roughly 21.7% of their income on rent, more than the 18.9% in Van.