Somerset, TX vs Wilmer, TX

Somerset is moderately more affordable than Wilmer, with a 6% lower cost of living index. Somerset scores 81 compared to 86 for Wilmer, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Wilmer can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Somerset is $1,129/month compared to $1,349/month in Wilmer — a 16% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Somerset has cheaper rent, Wilmer actually has lower median home values ($111,200 vs $164,700).

Median household income in Somerset is $75,337 compared to $58,837 in Wilmer (+28%). Somerset offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Somerset spend roughly 18% of their income on rent, less than the 27.5% in Wilmer.