Belleville, KS vs Ulysses, KS

Belleville is moderately more affordable than Ulysses, with a 9.5% lower cost of living index. Belleville scores 56 compared to 62 for Ulysses, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Ulysses 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 $692/month in Ulysses — a 11% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Belleville is more affordable at $78,200 median vs $123,100.

Median household income in Belleville is $51,136 compared to $63,765 in Ulysses (-19.8%). While Ulysses 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, more than the 13% in Ulysses.