2025 Compare Cities Cost of Living:
Rockdale, TX vs Bastrop, TX

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Is it cheaper to live in Bastrop or is it cheaper to live in Rockdale?
- Bastrop is 33.6% more expensive than Rockdale.

Which city has more affordable housing, Bastrop or Rockdale?
- Bastrop housing costs are 109.6% more expensive than Rockdale housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in Rockdale or is Health Care more affordable in Bastrop.
- Health related expenses are 6.6% more in Bastrop.
 Rockdale, TXBastrop, TXUnited States
 Overall  Unlock105.7100
 Food & Groceries90.3  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock106.6100
 Housing47.9  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$361,700$338,100
 Utilities96  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock125.1100
 Miscellaneous70.3  Unlock100
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for Rockdale    1 Reviews

Over 15 years ago

I have lived just east of Rockdale in Milam County for the last 10 years. My land is located in the Texas Urban Triangle which has made my land a really good investment,  More

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Reviews for Bastrop    2 Reviews

Over 13 years ago

Great town, close to  More

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I love Bastrop! Yes there isn't a lot to do but the city of Austin is only 15 min away! It is full of open land and green pastures. I enjoy the country like setting  More

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