Belgium, WI vs Benton, WI

Belgium, WI and Benton, WI have a very similar cost of living, with only a 3.3% difference in their overall index. Belgium scores 80 while Benton scores 77 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 $877/month compared to $1,079/month in Benton — a 19% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Belgium has cheaper rent, Benton actually has lower median home values ($139,300 vs $237,900).

Median household income in Belgium is $79,271 compared to $63,594 in Benton (+24.7%). 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 13.3% of their income on rent, less than the 20.4% in Benton.