Redwater, TX vs Taft, TX

Redwater is moderately more affordable than Taft, with a 14.6% lower cost of living index. Redwater scores 61 compared to 72 for Taft, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Taft 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 $980/month in Taft — a 19% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Redwater is more affordable at $89,700 median vs $124,200.

Median household income in Redwater is $48,942 compared to $67,431 in Taft (-27.4%). While Taft is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Redwater spend roughly 19.5% of their income on rent, more than the 17.4% in Taft.

Climate-wise, Taft is notably warmer with an average of 73°F compared to 64°F in Redwater. Redwater receives more rainfall at 48.9" per year compared to 31.7" in Taft.