Lakehills, TX vs Troup, TX

Troup is moderately more affordable than Lakehills, with a 9.3% lower cost of living index. Lakehills scores 79 compared to 73 for Troup, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Lakehills can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Lakehills is $876/month compared to $966/month in Troup — a 9% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Lakehills has cheaper rent, Troup actually has lower median home values ($131,800 vs $242,000).

Median household income in Lakehills is $85,409 compared to $51,563 in Troup (+65.6%). While Lakehills is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Lakehills spend roughly 12.3% of their income on rent, less than the 22.5% in Troup.

Climate-wise, Lakehills is notably warmer with an average of 69.6°F compared to 66.6°F in Troup. Troup receives more rainfall at 42.1" per year compared to 24.9" in Lakehills.