Silsbee, TX vs Whitney, TX

Whitney is moderately more affordable than Silsbee, with a 10.1% lower cost of living index. Silsbee scores 74 compared to 67 for Whitney, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Silsbee can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Silsbee is $967/month compared to $818/month in Whitney — a 18% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Whitney is more affordable at $115,500 median vs $160,600.

Median household income in Silsbee is $60,083 compared to $42,024 in Whitney (+43%). While Silsbee is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Silsbee spend roughly 19.3% of their income on rent, less than the 23.4% in Whitney.