Belleville, IL vs Chatham, IL

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Belleville is 15.3% cheaper than Chatham. With a cost index of 73 vs 86, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Belleville to Chatham should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Belleville is $947/month compared to $1,157/month in Chatham — a 18% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Belleville is more affordable at $131,000 median vs $231,900.

Median household income in Belleville is $60,529 compared to $106,030 in Chatham (-42.9%). While Chatham 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 13.1% in Chatham.