Bellevue, IL vs McLean, IL

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Bellevue is 19% cheaper than McLean. With a cost index of 64 vs 80, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Bellevue to McLean should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Bellevue is $748/month compared to $1,225/month in McLean — a 39% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Bellevue has cheaper rent, McLean actually has lower median home values ($124,700 vs $130,300).

Median household income in Bellevue is $60,769 compared to $84,766 in McLean (-28.3%). While McLean 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, less than the 17.3% in McLean.