Pilot Point, TX vs Rio Vista, TX

Rio Vista is moderately more affordable than Pilot Point, with a 9.2% lower cost of living index. Pilot Point scores 94 compared to 86 for Rio Vista, 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 $1,131/month in Rio Vista — a 5% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Rio Vista is more affordable at $191,200 median vs $268,300.

Median household income in Pilot Point is $79,128 compared to $70,587 in Rio Vista (+12.1%). While Pilot Point is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Pilot Point spend roughly 17.9% of their income on rent, less than the 19.2% in Rio Vista.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (64.5°F vs 66.8°F). Rio Vista receives more rainfall at 36.2" per year compared to 35.6" in Pilot Point.