Bellville, TX vs Wheeler, TX

Wheeler is moderately more affordable than Bellville, with a 11.7% lower cost of living index. Bellville scores 82 compared to 74 for Wheeler, 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 $986/month in Wheeler — a 10% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Bellville has cheaper rent, Wheeler actually has lower median home values ($130,000 vs $249,100).

Median household income in Bellville is $53,941 compared to $56,000 in Wheeler (-3.7%). Wheeler 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, less than the 21.1% in Wheeler.