Shamrock, TX vs Wake Village, TX

Shamrock is moderately more affordable than Wake Village, with a 5.4% lower cost of living index. Shamrock scores 72 compared to 76 for Wake Village, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Wake Village can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Shamrock is $1,062/month compared to $1,061/month in Wake Village — a 0% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Wake Village has cheaper rent, Shamrock actually has lower median home values ($83,400 vs $172,900).

Median household income in Shamrock is $61,528 compared to $69,796 in Wake Village (-11.8%). While Wake Village is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Shamrock spend roughly 20.7% of their income on rent, more than the 18.2% in Wake Village.