Pearland, TX vs Waxahachie, TX

Waxahachie is moderately more affordable than Pearland, with a 8.4% lower cost of living index. Pearland scores 115 compared to 106 for Waxahachie, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Pearland can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Pearland is $1,759/month compared to $1,495/month in Waxahachie — a 18% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Waxahachie is more affordable at $307,900 median vs $330,900.

Median household income in Pearland is $112,470 compared to $82,449 in Waxahachie (+36.4%). While Pearland is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Pearland spend roughly 18.8% of their income on rent, less than the 21.8% in Waxahachie.