Belleville, IL vs Bradley, IL

Belleville is moderately more affordable than Bradley, with a 11% lower cost of living index. Belleville scores 73 compared to 82 for Bradley, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Bradley 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 $1,181/month in Bradley — a 20% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Belleville is more affordable at $131,000 median vs $164,400.

Median household income in Belleville is $60,529 compared to $62,940 in Bradley (-3.8%). Bradley does offer higher incomes, but the salary premium barely offsets the higher cost of living, leaving residents with a tighter budget. Looking at affordability, residents of Belleville spend roughly 18.8% of their income on rent, less than the 22.5% in Bradley.