Bellechester, MN vs St. Stephen, MN

Bellechester is moderately more affordable than St. Stephen, with a 6.9% lower cost of living index. Bellechester scores 76 compared to 82 for St. Stephen, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of St. Stephen can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Bellechester is $913/month compared to $1,025/month in St. Stephen — a 11% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Bellechester is more affordable at $194,400 median vs $237,600.

Median household income in Bellechester is $59,375 compared to $94,875 in St. Stephen (-37.4%). While St. Stephen is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Bellechester spend roughly 18.5% of their income on rent, more than the 13% in St. Stephen.