Bellflower, IL vs Toledo, IL

Toledo is moderately more affordable than Bellflower, with a 12.4% lower cost of living index. Bellflower scores 68 compared to 61 for Toledo, 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 $650/month in Toledo — a 35% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Toledo is more affordable at $92,200 median vs $117,600.

Median household income in Bellflower is $79,583 compared to $59,881 in Toledo (+32.9%). 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 13% in Toledo.