Perryton, TX vs Stamford, TX

Stamford is moderately more affordable than Perryton, with a 5% lower cost of living index. Perryton scores 72 compared to 68 for Stamford, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Perryton can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Perryton is $910/month compared to $1,033/month in Stamford — a 12% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Perryton has cheaper rent, Stamford actually has lower median home values ($62,400 vs $130,800).

Median household income in Perryton is $64,192 compared to $42,121 in Stamford (+52.4%). While Perryton is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Perryton spend roughly 17% of their income on rent, less than the 29.4% in Stamford.

Climate-wise, Stamford is notably warmer with an average of 65.9°F compared to 57.6°F in Perryton. Stamford receives more rainfall at 25.2" per year compared to 17.8" in Perryton.