Belle Rive, IL vs Homer, IL

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Belle Rive is 22% cheaper than Homer. With a cost index of 55 vs 71, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Belle Rive to Homer should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Belle Rive is $497/month compared to $956/month in Homer — a 48% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Belle Rive is more affordable at $82,500 median vs $125,700.

Median household income in Belle Rive is $55,577 compared to $75,833 in Homer (-26.7%). While Homer is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Belle Rive spend roughly 10.7% of their income on rent, less than the 15.1% in Homer.