Redwater, TX vs Seagraves, TX

Seagraves is moderately more affordable than Redwater, with a 5.3% lower cost of living index. Redwater scores 61 compared to 58 for Seagraves, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Redwater can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Redwater is $796/month compared to $670/month in Seagraves — a 19% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Seagraves is more affordable at $59,700 median vs $89,700.

Median household income in Redwater is $48,942 compared to $51,189 in Seagraves (-4.4%). Seagraves offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Redwater spend roughly 19.5% of their income on rent, more than the 15.7% in Seagraves.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (64°F vs 61.4°F). Redwater receives more rainfall at 48.9" per year compared to 18.3" in Seagraves.