Texas City, TX vs Waco, TX

Waco is moderately more affordable than Texas City, with a 6.6% lower cost of living index. Texas City scores 87 compared to 82 for Waco, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Texas City can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Texas City is $1,200/month compared to $1,098/month in Waco — a 9% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Waco has cheaper rent, Texas City actually has lower median home values ($190,600 vs $199,600).

Median household income in Texas City is $65,447 compared to $51,468 in Waco (+27.2%). While Texas City is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Texas City spend roughly 22% of their income on rent, less than the 25.6% in Waco.