Belleville, IL vs Jacksonville, IL

Jacksonville is moderately more affordable than Belleville, with a 11.1% lower cost of living index. Belleville scores 73 compared to 65 for Jacksonville, 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 $703/month in Jacksonville — a 35% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Jacksonville is more affordable at $128,300 median vs $131,000.

Median household income in Belleville is $60,529 compared to $62,615 in Jacksonville (-3.3%). Jacksonville offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Belleville spend roughly 18.8% of their income on rent, more than the 13.5% in Jacksonville.