Stamford, TX vs Wharton, TX

Stamford is moderately more affordable than Wharton, with a 9.9% lower cost of living index. Stamford scores 68 compared to 76 for Wharton, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Wharton can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Stamford is $1,033/month compared to $993/month in Wharton — a 4% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Wharton has cheaper rent, Stamford actually has lower median home values ($62,400 vs $149,300).

Median household income in Stamford is $42,121 compared to $47,692 in Wharton (-11.7%). While Wharton is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Stamford spend roughly 29.4% of their income on rent, more than the 25% in Wharton.