Abilene, TX vs Belton, MO

Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.

Score Snapshot

No universal winner

Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.

Abilene

77.5

#236 nationally

vs

Belton

73.2

#765 nationally

Abilene leads in average commute (15.2 min vs 25.7 min). Abilene leads in walk score (31 vs 22). Belton leads in crime level (9.1 vs 11.6).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Abilene, TX Belton, MO
WhereAtHome Score 77.5 (#236) 73.2 (#765)
Population 129,043 25,534
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $222,710 $274,327
Median Household Income $59,254 $68,030
Average Commute 15.2 min 25.7 min
Walk Score 31 22
Crime Level 11.6 9.1
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 93 93
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored R+49.8 R+32.1