Sulphur Springs, TX vs Wyldwood, TX

Sulphur Springs is moderately more affordable than Wyldwood, with a 8.8% lower cost of living index. Sulphur Springs scores 80 compared to 88 for Wyldwood, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Wyldwood can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Sulphur Springs is $1,049/month compared to $1,363/month in Wyldwood — a 23% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Sulphur Springs has cheaper rent, Wyldwood actually has lower median home values ($151,500 vs $188,200).

Median household income in Sulphur Springs is $56,457 compared to $85,216 in Wyldwood (-33.7%). While Wyldwood is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Sulphur Springs spend roughly 22.3% of their income on rent, more than the 19.2% in Wyldwood.