Bellevue, IL vs Grafton, IL

Bellevue is moderately more affordable than Grafton, with a 11.5% lower cost of living index. Bellevue scores 64 compared to 73 for Grafton, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Grafton 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 $617/month in Grafton — a 21% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Grafton has cheaper rent, Bellevue actually has lower median home values ($130,300 vs $254,700).

Median household income in Bellevue is $60,769 compared to $93,250 in Grafton (-34.8%). While Grafton 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 7.9% in Grafton.