Bellechester, MN vs Stockton, MN

Bellechester is moderately more affordable than Stockton, with a 5.6% lower cost of living index. Bellechester scores 76 compared to 81 for Stockton, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Stockton 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 $933/month in Stockton — a 2% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Bellechester is more affordable at $194,400 median vs $229,000.

Median household income in Bellechester is $59,375 compared to $83,438 in Stockton (-28.8%). While Stockton 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 13.4% in Stockton.