Bellville, TX vs El Campo, TX

El Campo is moderately more affordable than Bellville, with a 5.9% lower cost of living index. Bellville scores 82 compared to 78 for El Campo, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Bellville can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Bellville is $891/month compared to $973/month in El Campo — a 8% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Bellville has cheaper rent, El Campo actually has lower median home values ($183,400 vs $249,100).

Median household income in Bellville is $53,941 compared to $67,356 in El Campo (-19.9%). El Campo offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Bellville spend roughly 19.8% of their income on rent, more than the 17.3% in El Campo.