Belle Rive, IL vs St. Johns, IL

Belle Rive is moderately more affordable than St. Johns, with a 12.3% lower cost of living index. Belle Rive scores 55 compared to 63 for St. Johns, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of St. Johns 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 $760/month in St. Johns — a 35% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Belle Rive has cheaper rent, St. Johns actually has lower median home values ($80,000 vs $82,500).

Median household income in Belle Rive is $55,577 compared to $39,286 in St. Johns (+41.5%). 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 23.2% in St. Johns.