Belleville, WI vs Jefferson, WI

Jefferson is moderately more affordable than Belleville, with a 5.2% lower cost of living index. Belleville scores 87 compared to 83 for Jefferson, 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 $1,003/month compared to $1,041/month in Jefferson — a 4% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Belleville has cheaper rent, Jefferson actually has lower median home values ($222,100 vs $281,000).

Median household income in Belleville is $88,393 compared to $77,095 in Jefferson (+14.7%). 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 13.6% of their income on rent, less than the 16.2% in Jefferson.