Taft Southwest, TX vs Whitesboro, TX

Taft Southwest is moderately more affordable than Whitesboro, with a 12% lower cost of living index. Taft Southwest scores 79 compared to 89 for Whitesboro, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Whitesboro can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Taft Southwest is $1,286/month compared to $1,309/month in Whitesboro — a 2% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Taft Southwest is more affordable at $92,900 median vs $211,900.

Median household income in Taft Southwest is $50,769 compared to $73,638 in Whitesboro (-31.1%). While Whitesboro is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Taft Southwest spend roughly 30.4% of their income on rent, more than the 21.3% in Whitesboro. The Whitesboro ratio exceeds the commonly recommended 30% threshold, which can put pressure on household budgets.