Stratford, TX vs Wills Point, TX

Stratford is moderately more affordable than Wills Point, with a 6.5% lower cost of living index. Stratford scores 68 compared to 73 for Wills Point, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Wills Point can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Stratford is $835/month compared to $898/month in Wills Point — a 7% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Stratford is more affordable at $118,000 median vs $120,100.

Median household income in Stratford is $57,639 compared to $66,144 in Wills Point (-12.9%). While Wills Point is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Stratford spend roughly 17.4% of their income on rent, more than the 16.3% in Wills Point.