Sunray, TX vs Tye, TX

Tye is moderately more affordable than Sunray, with a 10.6% lower cost of living index. Sunray scores 72 compared to 65 for Tye, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Sunray can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Sunray is $931/month compared to $950/month in Tye — a 2% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Sunray has cheaper rent, Tye actually has lower median home values ($58,000 vs $130,100).

Median household income in Sunray is $64,104 compared to $54,038 in Tye (+18.6%). While Sunray is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Sunray spend roughly 17.4% of their income on rent, less than the 21.1% in Tye.

Climate-wise, Tye is notably warmer with an average of 65.9°F compared to 60.9°F in Sunray. Tye receives more rainfall at 25.2" per year compared to 18.6" in Sunray.