Arcola, TX vs Edna, TX

Edna is moderately more affordable than Arcola, with a 10.4% lower cost of living index. Arcola scores 84 compared to 76 for Edna, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Arcola can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Arcola is $1,117/month compared to $1,090/month in Edna — a 3% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Edna is more affordable at $117,500 median vs $182,700.

Median household income in Arcola is $73,778 compared to $60,765 in Edna (+21.4%). While Arcola is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Arcola spend roughly 18.2% of their income on rent, less than the 21.5% in Edna.