Belleville, IL vs Marion, IL

Belleville, IL and Marion, IL have a very similar cost of living, with only a 0.8% difference in their overall index. Belleville scores 73 while Marion scores 72 on the cost of living index, where 100 represents the national average. The day-to-day expenses for residents in both cities are comparable, though differences emerge when looking at specific categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Belleville is $947/month compared to $878/month in Marion — a 8% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Marion has cheaper rent, Belleville actually has lower median home values ($131,000 vs $145,300).

Median household income in Belleville is $60,529 compared to $57,281 in Marion (+5.7%). 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, more than the 18.4% in Marion.