Belleville, IL vs Wood Dale, IL

The cost of living difference between Belleville, IL and Wood Dale, IL is dramatic. Belleville is 34.4% cheaper than Wood Dale, a gap that translates to thousands of dollars per year in household expenses. Belleville has a cost index of 73 while Wood Dale sits at 111, making this one of the more striking comparisons on our site. Relocating between these cities would require a serious reassessment of budget and lifestyle expectations.

On the housing front, median rent in Belleville is $947/month compared to $1,652/month in Wood Dale — a 43% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Belleville is more affordable at $131,000 median vs $303,400.

Median household income in Belleville is $60,529 compared to $90,408 in Wood Dale (-33%). The higher salaries in Wood Dale 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 21.9% in Wood Dale.