Bellevue, IL vs Niantic, IL

Bellevue is moderately more affordable than Niantic, with a 7.7% lower cost of living index. Bellevue scores 64 compared to 70 for Niantic, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Niantic 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 $1,000/month in Niantic — a 25% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Bellevue has cheaper rent, Niantic actually has lower median home values ($111,700 vs $130,300).

Median household income in Bellevue is $60,769 compared to $64,009 in Niantic (-5.1%). The higher salaries in Niantic partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Bellevue spend roughly 14.8% of their income on rent, less than the 18.7% in Niantic.