Bellmead, TX vs Howe, TX

Bellmead is moderately more affordable than Howe, with a 11.8% lower cost of living index. Bellmead scores 74 compared to 83 for Howe, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Howe can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Bellmead is $1,054/month compared to $1,167/month in Howe — a 10% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Bellmead is more affordable at $117,600 median vs $190,000.

Median household income in Bellmead is $54,048 compared to $57,417 in Howe (-5.9%). The higher salaries in Howe partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Bellmead spend roughly 23.4% of their income on rent, less than the 24.4% in Howe.