Bellevue, OH vs Middlefield, OH

Bellevue is moderately more affordable than Middlefield, with a 12.2% lower cost of living index. Bellevue scores 64 compared to 73 for Middlefield, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Middlefield can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Bellevue is $733/month compared to $791/month in Middlefield — a 7% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Bellevue is more affordable at $130,100 median vs $200,400.

Median household income in Bellevue is $57,534 compared to $64,406 in Middlefield (-10.7%). The higher salaries in Middlefield partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Bellevue spend roughly 15.3% of their income on rent, more than the 14.7% in Middlefield.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (52°F vs 49.9°F). Middlefield receives more rainfall at 41.2" per year compared to 34" in Bellevue.