Bellevue, WI vs New Berlin, WI

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Bellevue is 16.6% cheaper than New Berlin. With a cost index of 87 vs 104, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Bellevue to New Berlin should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Bellevue is $1,083/month compared to $1,409/month in New Berlin — a 23% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Bellevue is more affordable at $267,700 median vs $343,500.

Median household income in Bellevue is $80,750 compared to $97,414 in New Berlin (-17.1%). While New Berlin 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 16.1% of their income on rent, less than the 17.4% in New Berlin.