Bellville, TX vs Richmond, TX

Bellville is moderately more affordable than Richmond, with a 10.1% lower cost of living index. Bellville scores 82 compared to 92 for Richmond, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Richmond 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 $1,248/month in Richmond — a 29% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Bellville has cheaper rent, Richmond actually has lower median home values ($229,800 vs $249,100).

Median household income in Bellville is $53,941 compared to $68,564 in Richmond (-21.3%). While Richmond is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Bellville spend roughly 19.8% of their income on rent, less than the 21.8% in Richmond.