Roscoe, TX vs Smithville, TX

Roscoe is moderately more affordable than Smithville, with a 10.3% lower cost of living index. Roscoe scores 71 compared to 80 for Smithville, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Smithville can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Roscoe is $1,042/month compared to $799/month in Smithville — a 30% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Smithville has cheaper rent, Roscoe actually has lower median home values ($80,700 vs $255,600).

Median household income in Roscoe is $52,935 compared to $56,031 in Smithville (-5.5%). The higher salaries in Smithville partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Roscoe spend roughly 23.6% of their income on rent, more than the 17.1% in Smithville.

Climate-wise, Smithville is notably warmer with an average of 68.4°F compared to 63.7°F in Roscoe. Smithville receives more rainfall at 35.6" per year compared to 23.9" in Roscoe.