Bellevue, IL vs Tonica, IL

Bellevue is moderately more affordable than Tonica, with a 6.7% lower cost of living index. Bellevue scores 64 compared to 69 for Tonica, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Tonica 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 $839/month in Tonica — a 11% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Bellevue has cheaper rent, Tonica actually has lower median home values ($122,500 vs $130,300).

Median household income in Bellevue is $60,769 compared to $80,795 in Tonica (-24.8%). While Tonica 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 12.5% in Tonica.