Belleville, IL vs Cahokia Heights, IL

Cahokia Heights is moderately more affordable than Belleville, with a 7.9% lower cost of living index. Belleville scores 73 compared to 67 for Cahokia Heights, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Belleville 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 $959/month in Cahokia Heights — a 1% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Belleville has cheaper rent, Cahokia Heights actually has lower median home values ($56,900 vs $131,000).

Median household income in Belleville is $60,529 compared to $37,975 in Cahokia Heights (+59.4%). While Belleville 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, less than the 30.3% in Cahokia Heights. The Belleville ratio exceeds the commonly recommended 30% threshold, which can put pressure on household budgets.