Bellville, TX vs Southmayd, TX

Bellville is moderately more affordable than Southmayd, with a 14.3% lower cost of living index. Bellville scores 82 compared to 96 for Southmayd, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Southmayd 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 $1,725/month in Southmayd — a 48% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Bellville has cheaper rent, Southmayd actually has lower median home values ($140,100 vs $249,100).

Median household income in Bellville is $53,941 compared to $78,750 in Southmayd (-31.5%). While Southmayd 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 26.3% in Southmayd.