Belton, TX vs Spring, TX

Belton is moderately more affordable than Spring, with a 12.4% lower cost of living index. Belton scores 90 compared to 103 for Spring, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Spring can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Belton is $1,237/month compared to $1,656/month in Spring — a 25% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Belton has cheaper rent, Spring actually has lower median home values ($221,300 vs $252,000).

Median household income in Belton is $63,544 compared to $86,888 in Spring (-26.9%). While Spring is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Belton spend roughly 23.4% of their income on rent, more than the 22.9% in Spring.