Belleville, KS vs Stafford, KS

Stafford is moderately more affordable than Belleville, with a 9.7% lower cost of living index. Belleville scores 56 compared to 51 for Stafford, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Belleville can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Belleville is $619/month compared to $491/month in Stafford — a 26% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Stafford is more affordable at $64,800 median vs $78,200.

Median household income in Belleville is $51,136 compared to $38,424 in Stafford (+33.1%). 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 14.5% of their income on rent, less than the 15.3% in Stafford.