Bellevue, IL vs Hopedale, IL

Bellevue is moderately more affordable than Hopedale, with a 6.5% lower cost of living index. Bellevue scores 64 compared to 69 for Hopedale, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Hopedale 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 $881/month in Hopedale — a 15% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Bellevue is more affordable at $130,300 median vs $135,600.

Median household income in Bellevue is $60,769 compared to $53,958 in Hopedale (+12.6%). Bellevue offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Bellevue spend roughly 14.8% of their income on rent, less than the 19.6% in Hopedale.