Belleville, IL vs Morris, IL

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Belleville is 19.7% cheaper than Morris. With a cost index of 73 vs 91, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Belleville to Morris should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Belleville is $947/month compared to $1,141/month in Morris — a 17% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Belleville is more affordable at $131,000 median vs $244,400.

Median household income in Belleville is $60,529 compared to $72,357 in Morris (-16.3%). The higher salaries in Morris 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 18.9% in Morris.