Plum Grove, TX vs Sealy, TX

Plum Grove is moderately more affordable than Sealy, with a 8.7% lower cost of living index. Plum Grove scores 82 compared to 90 for Sealy, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Sealy can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Plum Grove is $1,216/month compared to $1,200/month in Sealy — a 1% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Sealy has cheaper rent, Plum Grove actually has lower median home values ($121,800 vs $222,200).

Median household income in Plum Grove is $70,362 compared to $57,237 in Sealy (+22.9%). Plum Grove offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Plum Grove spend roughly 20.7% of their income on rent, less than the 25.2% in Sealy.

Climate-wise, Sealy is notably warmer with an average of 71.1°F compared to 67.7°F in Plum Grove. Sealy receives more rainfall at 49.7" per year compared to 47.7" in Plum Grove.