Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Bellingham, WA
VS
Lewisville, TX
🏆 Lewisville leads 17 of 23 categories
Bellingham
Washington
6
wins
Cost of Living Index
104.1⚠ High
Median Household Income
$64,026
Violent Crime Index
92
Population
91,353
Lewisville
Texas
17
wins
Cost of Living Index
103.3⚠ High ✓ Cheaper
Median Household Income
$82,006 ✓ Higher
Violent Crime Index
49 ✓ Safer
Population
125,028 ✓ Larger
Pros & Cons
Auto-generated from official data — head-to-head differences and gaps vs the national average.
Bellingham, WA
Pros
Commutes run 6 min shorter each way
Cooler summers — July highs near 75°F vs 95°F
More college-educated — 46.1% hold a bachelor's or higher
Cons
Pricier housing — median home is $528,600
Median income trails Lewisville by $17,980/yr
Property crime (3756.9/100k) runs high vs the U.S. average
Higher unemployment (4.8% vs 3.8%)
Lewisville, TX
Pros
Homes cost $200k less ($328,300 vs $528,600)
46% less violent crime than Bellingham
Households earn $17,980 more per year on average
Violent crime is well below the national average (187.4 vs 380/100k)
Stronger job market — unemployment is 1.0 pts lower (3.8%)
Milder winters — January highs near 56°F vs 48°F
Cons
Nothing stands out — a close match here.
Key Differences at a Glance
Lewisville
Cost of Living
1% cheaper
COL index 103.3 vs 104.1 (100 = US avg)
Lewisville
Median Income
$17,980
$82,006 vs $64,026/yr
Lewisville
Violent Crime
46% lower
187.4 vs 350.0 per 100k
Lewisville
Median Home Value
$200k less
$328,300 vs $528,600
Lewisville
Unemployment
1.0 pp lower
3.8% vs 4.8% unemployment
Lewisville
Summer Heat
20.2°F warmer
July avg high 95.3°F vs 75.1°F
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Bellingham, WA | Lewisville, TX |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 104.1⚠ High | 103.3⚠ High ✓ Cheaper |
| Median Home Value | $528,600⚠ High | $328,300⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| Median Monthly Rent | $1,385⚠ High ✓ Lower | $1,455⚠ High |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $64,026 | $82,006 ✓ Higher |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.8%⚠ High | 3.8%⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 18.7 min ✓ Shorter | 25.0 min |
| Work From Home % | 12.6% | 13.9% ✓ Higher |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 127⚠ High | 58 ✓ Safer |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 92 | 49 ✓ Safer |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 179⚠ High | 72 ✓ Safer |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | B (102) | A- (116) ✓ Better |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 17.4:1 | 13.5:1 ✓ Smaller |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 46.1% ✓ Higher | 40.1% |
| High School or Higher | 94.6% ✓ Higher | 89.5% |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | Bellingham School District | LEWISVILLE ISD |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 47.6°F | 55.7°F ✓ Warmer |
| Avg High — July | 75.1°F | 95.3°F ✓ Warmer |
| Annual Precipitation | 38.2" | 36.5" ✓ Drier |
| Annual Snowfall | 3.4" | 0.1" ✓ Less |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 91,353 | 125,028 ✓ Larger |
| Median Age | 33.7 | 34.2 ✓ Older |
| Homeownership Rate | 45.6% ✓ Higher | 45.2% |
| Under 18 | 13.5% | 23.9% ✓ More |
| Over 65 | 16.5% ✓ More | 9.0% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Bellingham's cost of living index is 104.1 vs Lewisville's 103.3 (US average = 100).
Lewisville is 1% less expensive overall.
Based on the 23 decided categories above, Lewisville leads 17 of 23 categories. Bellingham wins 6 and Lewisville wins 17. The right choice depends on your priorities — use the Pros & Cons and full table above to weigh what matters to you.
Whether you're moving from Bellingham to Lewisville or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($528,600 vs $328,300 median home), income ($64,026 vs $82,006), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Bellingham, WA and Lewisville, TX are about 1,703 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.