Bellflower, IL vs New Milford, IL

New Milford is moderately more affordable than Bellflower, with a 5.3% lower cost of living index. Bellflower scores 68 compared to 65 for New Milford, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Bellflower can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Bellflower is $875/month compared to $750/month in New Milford — a 17% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while New Milford has cheaper rent, Bellflower actually has lower median home values ($117,600 vs $130,200).

Median household income in Bellflower is $79,583 compared to $73,125 in New Milford (+8.8%). While Bellflower is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Bellflower spend roughly 13.2% of their income on rent, more than the 12.3% in New Milford.