Belgium, IL vs Cissna Park, IL

Belgium, IL and Cissna Park, IL have a very similar cost of living, with only a 3.3% difference in their overall index. Belgium scores 65 while Cissna Park scores 63 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 Belgium is $831/month compared to $649/month in Cissna Park — a 28% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Cissna Park has cheaper rent, Belgium actually has lower median home values ($75,900 vs $117,900).

Median household income in Belgium is $61,591 compared to $50,625 in Cissna Park (+21.7%). While Belgium is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Belgium spend roughly 16.2% of their income on rent, more than the 15.4% in Cissna Park.