Belton, TX vs Victoria, TX

Victoria is moderately more affordable than Belton, with a 8.7% lower cost of living index. Belton scores 90 compared to 83 for Victoria, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Belton 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 $1,170/month in Victoria — a 6% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Victoria is more affordable at $193,200 median vs $252,000.

Median household income in Belton is $63,544 compared to $68,233 in Victoria (-6.9%). Victoria offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Belton spend roughly 23.4% of their income on rent, more than the 20.6% in Victoria.