Stafford, TX vs Wilmer, TX

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Wilmer is 15.2% cheaper than Stafford. With a cost index of 86 vs 99, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Wilmer to Stafford should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Stafford is $1,441/month compared to $1,349/month in Wilmer — a 7% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Wilmer is more affordable at $111,200 median vs $247,900.

Median household income in Stafford is $85,910 compared to $58,837 in Wilmer (+46%). While Stafford is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Stafford spend roughly 20.1% of their income on rent, less than the 27.5% in Wilmer.