Belleville, WI vs Jackson, WI

Belleville is moderately more affordable than Jackson, with a 5.2% lower cost of living index. Belleville scores 87 compared to 92 for Jackson, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Jackson can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Belleville is $1,003/month compared to $1,123/month in Jackson — a 11% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Belleville is more affordable at $281,000 median vs $295,600.

Median household income in Belleville is $88,393 compared to $95,960 in Jackson (-7.9%). While Jackson 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 13.6% of their income on rent, less than the 14% in Jackson.