Alice, TX vs Edna, TX

Alice is moderately more affordable than Edna, with a 9.7% lower cost of living index. Alice scores 69 compared to 76 for Edna, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Edna can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Alice is $874/month compared to $1,090/month in Edna — a 20% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Alice is more affordable at $107,700 median vs $117,500.

Median household income in Alice is $46,963 compared to $60,765 in Edna (-22.7%). While Edna is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Alice spend roughly 22.3% of their income on rent, more than the 21.5% in Edna.