Friendswood, TX vs Wells Branch, TX

Wells Branch is moderately more affordable than Friendswood, with a 9.7% lower cost of living index. Friendswood scores 119 compared to 109 for Wells Branch, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Friendswood can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Friendswood is $1,698/month compared to $1,450/month in Wells Branch — a 17% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Wells Branch is more affordable at $368,500 median vs $399,500.

Median household income in Friendswood is $125,052 compared to $64,345 in Wells Branch (+94.3%). While Friendswood is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Friendswood spend roughly 16.3% of their income on rent, less than the 27% in Wells Branch.