Broaddus, TX vs Wells, TX

Wells is moderately more affordable than Broaddus, with a 9% lower cost of living index. Broaddus scores 71 compared to 65 for Wells, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Broaddus can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Broaddus is $950/month compared to $772/month in Wells — a 23% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Wells is more affordable at $100,000 median vs $105,000.

Median household income in Broaddus is $64,779 compared to $64,250 in Wells (+0.8%). Broaddus does offer higher incomes, but the salary premium barely offsets the higher cost of living, leaving residents with a tighter budget. Looking at affordability, residents of Broaddus spend roughly 17.6% of their income on rent, more than the 14.4% in Wells.