Bellevue, IL vs Clay City, IL

Clay City is moderately more affordable than Bellevue, with a 12% lower cost of living index. Bellevue scores 64 compared to 58 for Clay City, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Bellevue can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Bellevue is $748/month compared to $585/month in Clay City — a 28% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Clay City is more affordable at $75,500 median vs $130,300.

Median household income in Bellevue is $60,769 compared to $53,750 in Clay City (+13.1%). While Bellevue is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Bellevue spend roughly 14.8% of their income on rent, more than the 13.1% in Clay City.