Belle Rive, IL vs Milford, IL

Belle Rive is moderately more affordable than Milford, with a 8.5% lower cost of living index. Belle Rive scores 55 compared to 61 for Milford, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Milford 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 $714/month in Milford — a 30% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Belle Rive has cheaper rent, Milford actually has lower median home values ($65,300 vs $82,500).

Median household income in Belle Rive is $55,577 compared to $45,000 in Milford (+23.5%). Belle Rive offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Belle Rive spend roughly 10.7% of their income on rent, less than the 19% in Milford.