Bellevue, IL vs Mount Zion, IL

Bellevue is moderately more affordable than Mount Zion, with a 5% lower cost of living index. Bellevue scores 64 compared to 68 for Mount Zion, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Mount Zion 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 $696/month in Mount Zion — a 8% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Mount Zion has cheaper rent, Bellevue actually has lower median home values ($130,300 vs $200,300).

Median household income in Bellevue is $60,769 compared to $110,786 in Mount Zion (-45.1%). While Mount Zion 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 7.5% in Mount Zion.