Bellevue, WI vs Columbus, WI

Columbus is moderately more affordable than Bellevue, with a 13.4% lower cost of living index. Bellevue scores 87 compared to 77 for Columbus, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Bellevue can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Bellevue is $1,083/month compared to $814/month in Columbus — a 33% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Columbus is more affordable at $225,700 median vs $267,700.

Median household income in Bellevue is $80,750 compared to $74,957 in Columbus (+7.7%). The higher salaries in Bellevue partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Bellevue spend roughly 16.1% of their income on rent, more than the 13% in Columbus.