What is the cost of living in Bellmead, TX?
According to the most recent data on the cost of living, Bellmead has an overall cost of living index of 86, which is 0.9x lower than the national index of 100.
Compared to Texas, Bellmead has a cost of living index that's 0.9x lower than Texas's index of 93.
The standard of living in Bellmead ranks as #45 most affordable out of the 419 places we measured in Texas. By definition, that implies Bellmead ranks as the #374 most expensive place in the Lone Star State.
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Bellmead Cost Of Living Vs. Texas
Six factors go into calculating the cost of living index in Bellmead. Here is how it fares on each of the criteria:
The Services index in Bellmead is 99.
The Groceries index in Bellmead is 97.
The Health index in Bellmead is 53.
The Housing index in Bellmead is 96.
The Transportation index in Bellmead is 107.
The Utilities index in Bellmead is 95.
| Living Expense | Bellmead | Texas | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 86 | 93 | 100 |
| Services | 99 | 100 | 100 |
| Groceries | 97 | 99 | 100 |
| Health | 53 | 81 | 100 |
| Housing | 96 | 97 | 100 |
| Transportation | 107 | 103 | 100 |
| Utilities | 95 | 100 | 100 |
Bellmead Cost Of Living Compared To Texas Averages
Index where 100 = national average. Source: cost-of-living index 2026.
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Bellmead, TX Housing Cost Breakdown
Housing swings affordability the most between places in Texas, so we broke down housing costs into more detail. Home and income data comes from the most recent US Census ACS 2020-2024. The key points are:
The Median Home Value in Bellmead is $150,424.
The Median Rent in Bellmead is $1,107.
The Median Income in Bellmead is $52,075.
The Home Value To Income in Bellmead is 2.9x.
The Rent To Monthly Income in Bellmead is 0.26x.
Bellmead, TX Costs By Category
Detailed Bellmead Services costs vs. Texas
Detailed Bellmead Groceries costs vs. Texas
Detailed Bellmead Health costs vs. Texas
Detailed Bellmead Transportation costs vs. Texas
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Cost Of Living In Cities Around Bellmead
The cost of living varies in the cities and towns around Bellmead. Here's a quick look at the cost of living in the most populous nearby places:
Waco, TX has a cost of living index of 91, 1.1x Bellmead.
Temple, TX has a cost of living index of 95, 1.1x Bellmead.
Harker Heights, TX has a cost of living index of 104, 1.2x Bellmead.
| City | Population | Cost Of Living | Vs. Bellmead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waco, TX | 143,570 | 91 | 1.1x |
| Temple, TX | 89,602 | 95 | 1.1x |
| Harker Heights, TX | 34,128 | 104 | 1.2x |
| Corsicana, TX | 25,511 | 89 | 1.0x |
| Belton, TX | 24,356 | 97 | 1.1x |
| Hewitt, TX | 16,432 | 101 | 1.2x |
| Gatesville, TX | 16,228 | 89 | 1.0x |
| Robinson, TX | 12,800 | 99 | 1.2x |
| Woodway, TX | 9,570 | 112 | 1.3x |
| Lacy-Lakeview, TX | 7,274 | 88 | 1.0x |
