Edna, TX vs Mart, TX

Mart is moderately more affordable than Edna, with a 10.7% lower cost of living index. Edna scores 76 compared to 69 for Mart, 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 Edna is $1,090/month compared to $895/month in Mart — a 22% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Mart is more affordable at $115,800 median vs $117,500.

Median household income in Edna is $60,765 compared to $57,813 in Mart (+5.1%). Edna 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 Edna spend roughly 21.5% of their income on rent, more than the 18.6% in Mart.