Happy, TX vs Roaring Springs, TX

Roaring Springs is moderately more affordable than Happy, with a 7.8% lower cost of living index. Happy scores 67 compared to 62 for Roaring Springs, 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 Happy is $943/month compared to $839/month in Roaring Springs — a 12% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Roaring Springs is more affordable at $43,300 median vs $78,600.

Median household income in Happy is $67,656 compared to $36,827 in Roaring Springs (+83.7%). While Happy is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Happy spend roughly 16.7% of their income on rent, less than the 27.3% in Roaring Springs.

Climate-wise, Roaring Springs is notably warmer with an average of 62.7°F compared to 58.7°F in Happy. Roaring Springs receives more rainfall at 23.7" per year compared to 19.7" in Happy.