Belleville, MI vs South Lyon, MI

Belleville is moderately more affordable than South Lyon, with a 14.5% lower cost of living index. Belleville scores 80 compared to 94 for South Lyon, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of South Lyon can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Belleville is $1,077/month compared to $1,208/month in South Lyon — a 11% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Belleville is more affordable at $162,700 median vs $280,900.

Median household income in Belleville is $59,929 compared to $83,822 in South Lyon (-28.5%). While South Lyon 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 21.6% of their income on rent, more than the 17.3% in South Lyon.