Electra, TX vs Happy, TX

Electra is moderately more affordable than Happy, with a 12.5% lower cost of living index. Electra scores 59 compared to 67 for Happy, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Happy can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Electra is $761/month compared to $943/month in Happy — a 19% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Electra is more affordable at $52,300 median vs $78,600.

Median household income in Electra is $64,125 compared to $67,656 in Happy (-5.2%). Happy 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 Electra spend roughly 14.2% of their income on rent, less than the 16.7% in Happy.