Belle Rive, IL vs Mendon, IL

Belle Rive is moderately more affordable than Mendon, with a 11.4% lower cost of living index. Belle Rive scores 55 compared to 63 for Mendon, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Mendon can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Belle Rive is $497/month compared to $661/month in Mendon — a 25% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Belle Rive is more affordable at $82,500 median vs $108,500.

Median household income in Belle Rive is $55,577 compared to $62,778 in Mendon (-11.5%). While Mendon 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 12.6% in Mendon.