Belleville, WI vs Brandon, WI

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Brandon is 24.7% cheaper than Belleville. With a cost index of 70 vs 87, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Brandon to Belleville should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Belleville is $1,003/month compared to $806/month in Brandon — a 24% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Brandon is more affordable at $156,100 median vs $281,000.

Median household income in Belleville is $88,393 compared to $76,964 in Brandon (+14.8%). The higher salaries in Belleville partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Belleville spend roughly 13.6% of their income on rent, more than the 12.6% in Brandon.