Taylor, TX vs Wilmer, TX

Wilmer is moderately more affordable than Taylor, with a 5.3% lower cost of living index. Taylor scores 90 compared to 86 for Wilmer, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Taylor can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Taylor is $1,181/month compared to $1,349/month in Wilmer — a 13% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Taylor has cheaper rent, Wilmer actually has lower median home values ($111,200 vs $246,800).

Median household income in Taylor is $71,665 compared to $58,837 in Wilmer (+21.8%). While Taylor is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Taylor spend roughly 19.8% of their income on rent, less than the 27.5% in Wilmer.