Rendon, TX vs Van Alstyne, TX

Van Alstyne is moderately more affordable than Rendon, with a 9.5% lower cost of living index. Rendon scores 100 compared to 91 for Van Alstyne, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Rendon can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Rendon is $1,229/month compared to $1,141/month in Van Alstyne — a 8% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Van Alstyne is more affordable at $297,400 median vs $328,100.

Median household income in Rendon is $107,618 compared to $93,373 in Van Alstyne (+15.3%). While Rendon is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Rendon spend roughly 13.7% of their income on rent, less than the 14.7% in Van Alstyne.