Plainview, TX vs Silsbee, TX

Plainview is moderately more affordable than Silsbee, with a 10.3% lower cost of living index. Plainview scores 67 compared to 74 for Silsbee, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Silsbee can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Plainview is $811/month compared to $967/month in Silsbee — a 16% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Plainview is more affordable at $107,800 median vs $160,600.

Median household income in Plainview is $45,991 compared to $60,083 in Silsbee (-23.5%). While Silsbee is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Plainview spend roughly 21.2% of their income on rent, more than the 19.3% in Silsbee.

Climate-wise, Silsbee is notably warmer with an average of 69.9°F compared to 61.4°F in Plainview. Silsbee receives more rainfall at 62.1" per year compared to 18.3" in Plainview.