Oak Ridge town (Kaufman County), TX vs Quitman, TX

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Quitman is 18% cheaper than Oak Ridge town (Kaufman County). With a cost index of 80 vs 94, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Quitman to Oak Ridge town (Kaufman County) should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Oak Ridge town (Kaufman County) is $1,054/month compared to $1,047/month in Quitman — a 1% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Quitman is more affordable at $179,100 median vs $318,400.

Median household income in Oak Ridge town (Kaufman County) is $92,750 compared to $61,387 in Quitman (+51.1%). While Oak Ridge town (Kaufman County) is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Oak Ridge town (Kaufman County) spend roughly 13.6% of their income on rent, less than the 20.5% in Quitman.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (66.4°F vs 66.6°F). Quitman receives more rainfall at 42.1" per year compared to 38.4" in Oak Ridge town (Kaufman County).