Belleville, IL vs Bloomington, IL

Belleville is moderately more affordable than Bloomington, with a 8% lower cost of living index. Belleville scores 73 compared to 79 for Bloomington, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Bloomington can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Belleville is $947/month compared to $1,004/month in Bloomington — a 6% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Belleville is more affordable at $131,000 median vs $198,800.

Median household income in Belleville is $60,529 compared to $75,449 in Bloomington (-19.8%). While Bloomington is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Belleville spend roughly 18.8% of their income on rent, more than the 16% in Bloomington.