Bellmont, IL vs Stonington, IL

Bellmont is moderately more affordable than Stonington, with a 7.8% lower cost of living index. Bellmont scores 63 compared to 68 for Stonington, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Stonington can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Bellmont is $840/month compared to $869/month in Stonington — a 3% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Bellmont is more affordable at $47,000 median vs $101,000.

Median household income in Bellmont is $43,250 compared to $58,438 in Stonington (-26%). While Stonington is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Bellmont spend roughly 23.3% of their income on rent, more than the 17.8% in Stonington.