Belleville, IL vs Peoria, IL

Belleville, IL and Peoria, IL have a very similar cost of living, with only a 0.7% difference in their overall index. Belleville scores 73 while Peoria 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 $951/month in Peoria — a 0% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Belleville is more affordable at $131,000 median vs $149,500.

Median household income in Belleville is $60,529 compared to $58,716 in Peoria (+3.1%). 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, less than the 19.4% in Peoria.