Belleville, WI vs Vernon, WI

Belleville is moderately more affordable than Vernon, with a 14.6% lower cost of living index. Belleville scores 87 compared to 102 for Vernon, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Vernon 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 $1,159/month in Vernon — a 14% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Belleville is more affordable at $281,000 median vs $412,600.

Median household income in Belleville is $88,393 compared to $121,401 in Vernon (-27.2%). While Vernon 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, more than the 11.5% in Vernon.