Belleville, IL vs Midlothian, IL

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Belleville is 18.1% cheaper than Midlothian. 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 Midlothian should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Belleville is $947/month compared to $1,202/month in Midlothian — a 21% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Belleville is more affordable at $131,000 median vs $200,300.

Median household income in Belleville is $60,529 compared to $67,872 in Midlothian (-10.8%). The higher salaries in Midlothian 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 21.3% in Midlothian.