Housing and tax tradeoff: Sherman, Texas
Sherman, Texas comes out ahead here on rent burden and rent. This only compares rent burden, rent, home price, and estimated state tax burden; it is not a total cost-of-living ranking.
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Compare Sherman vs Fayetteville on cost, climate, safety, and daily life
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| City | ||
|---|---|---|
| Route | ||
| General Info | ||
| Population | 40,667 | 82,830 |
| Center Elevation | 735 ft(224 m) | 1,401 ft(427 m) |
| Housing & Wealth | ||
| Median Home | $252,414 | $367,153 |
| Median Rent | $1,346 | $1,632 |
| Median Income | $58,020 | $56,881 |
| Rent Burden | 28% | 34% |
| Climate & Risks | ||
| Days with 5+ Hours of Sun | 308 days/yr | 303 days/yr |
| Avg. High | 75°F | 70°F |
| Avg. Low | 57°F | 51°F |
| Comfort Score | 71/100Good | 66/100Good |
| Temp Swing | 41°F | 43°F |
| Annual Precipitation | 48"(122 cm) | 47"(119 cm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 3"(8 cm) | 8"(20 cm) |
| Air Quality | Typical: 492024 modeled avg · 46 days > 100 | Typical: 422024 modeled avg · 2 days > 100 |
| Infrastructure & Lifestyle | ||
| Safety Score | 0 (Crime Index) | 64 / 100 |
| School Rating | 7.2/10 | 7.4/10 |
| Internet Access | N/A | Fiber: 81%Cable: 90% |
| Demographics | ||
| Median Age | 35.3 years | 28.5 years |
| College Educated | 23% | 51% |
| Remote Workers | 8% | 13% |
| Nature Access | ||
| Local Nature & Reserves | Finding... | Finding... |
| Scouting & Local Help | ||
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