Bellmead, TX vs Redwood, TX

Bellmead is moderately more affordable than Redwood, with a 6.6% lower cost of living index. Bellmead scores 74 compared to 79 for Redwood, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Redwood 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 $1,042/month in Redwood — a 1% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Redwood has cheaper rent, Bellmead actually has lower median home values ($117,600 vs $154,900).

Median household income in Bellmead is $54,048 compared to $82,411 in Redwood (-34.4%). While Redwood is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Bellmead spend roughly 23.4% of their income on rent, more than the 15.2% in Redwood.