Bellevue, WI vs Evansville, WI

Evansville is moderately more affordable than Bellevue, with a 6.7% lower cost of living index. Bellevue scores 87 compared to 82 for Evansville, 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 $941/month in Evansville — a 15% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Evansville is more affordable at $256,900 median vs $267,700.

Median household income in Bellevue is $80,750 compared to $78,841 in Evansville (+2.4%). Bellevue does offer higher incomes, but the salary premium barely offsets the higher cost of living, leaving residents with a tighter budget. Looking at affordability, residents of Bellevue spend roughly 16.1% of their income on rent, more than the 14.3% in Evansville.