Quitman, TX vs Silsbee, TX

Silsbee is moderately more affordable than Quitman, with a 7.2% lower cost of living index. Quitman scores 80 compared to 74 for Silsbee, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Quitman can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Quitman is $1,047/month compared to $967/month in Silsbee — a 8% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Silsbee is more affordable at $160,600 median vs $179,100.

Median household income in Quitman is $61,387 compared to $60,083 in Silsbee (+2.2%). Quitman does offer higher incomes, but the salary premium barely offsets the higher cost of living, leaving residents with a tighter budget. Looking at affordability, residents of Quitman spend roughly 20.5% 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 66.6°F in Quitman. Silsbee receives more rainfall at 62.1" per year compared to 42.1" in Quitman.