Belleville, IL vs Cicero, IL

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Belleville is 18.5% cheaper than Cicero. With a cost index of 73 vs 89, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Belleville to Cicero should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Belleville is $947/month compared to $1,121/month in Cicero — a 16% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Belleville is more affordable at $131,000 median vs $236,000.

Median household income in Belleville is $60,529 compared to $68,548 in Cicero (-11.7%). The higher salaries in Cicero partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Belleville spend roughly 18.8% of their income on rent, less than the 19.6% in Cicero.