Belleville, IL vs Dixon, IL

Dixon is moderately more affordable than Belleville, with a 5.2% lower cost of living index. Belleville scores 73 compared to 69 for Dixon, 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 $865/month in Dixon — a 10% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Dixon is more affordable at $113,300 median vs $131,000.

Median household income in Belleville is $60,529 compared to $58,371 in Dixon (+3.7%). The higher salaries in Belleville 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, more than the 17.8% in Dixon.