South Houston, TX vs Van Alstyne, TX

South Houston is moderately more affordable than Van Alstyne, with a 7% lower cost of living index. South Houston scores 85 compared to 91 for Van Alstyne, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Van Alstyne can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in South Houston is $1,174/month compared to $1,141/month in Van Alstyne — a 3% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Van Alstyne has cheaper rent, South Houston actually has lower median home values ($176,100 vs $297,400).

Median household income in South Houston is $52,611 compared to $93,373 in Van Alstyne (-43.7%). While Van Alstyne is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of South Houston spend roughly 26.8% of their income on rent, more than the 14.7% in Van Alstyne.