Bellville, OH vs Russellville, OH

Russellville is moderately more affordable than Bellville, with a 5.3% lower cost of living index. Bellville scores 69 compared to 66 for Russellville, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Bellville can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Bellville is $788/month compared to $781/month in Russellville — a 1% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Russellville is more affordable at $109,200 median vs $181,000.

Median household income in Bellville is $59,861 compared to $63,750 in Russellville (-6.1%). Russellville offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Bellville spend roughly 15.8% of their income on rent, more than the 14.7% in Russellville.