Beardstown, IL vs Bellevue, IL

Beardstown, IL and Bellevue, IL have a very similar cost of living, with only a 1.4% difference in their overall index. Beardstown scores 64 while Bellevue scores 64 on the cost of living index, where 100 represents the national average. The day-to-day expenses for residents in both cities are comparable, though differences emerge when looking at specific categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Beardstown is $769/month compared to $748/month in Bellevue — a 3% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Bellevue has cheaper rent, Beardstown actually has lower median home values ($80,800 vs $130,300).

Median household income in Beardstown is $58,765 compared to $60,769 in Bellevue (-3.3%). While Bellevue is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Beardstown spend roughly 15.7% of their income on rent, more than the 14.8% in Bellevue.