Pilot Point, TX vs Port Neches, TX

Port Neches is moderately more affordable than Pilot Point, with a 10.8% lower cost of living index. Pilot Point scores 94 compared to 85 for Port Neches, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Pilot Point can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Pilot Point is $1,182/month compared to $1,116/month in Port Neches — a 6% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Port Neches is more affordable at $231,000 median vs $268,300.

Median household income in Pilot Point is $79,128 compared to $84,335 in Port Neches (-6.2%). Port Neches offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Pilot Point spend roughly 17.9% of their income on rent, more than the 15.9% in Port Neches.

Climate-wise, Port Neches is notably warmer with an average of 69.9°F compared to 64.5°F in Pilot Point. Port Neches receives more rainfall at 62.1" per year compared to 35.6" in Pilot Point.