Bellwood, IL vs Johnsburg, IL

Bellwood is moderately more affordable than Johnsburg, with a 10.7% lower cost of living index. Bellwood scores 91 compared to 102 for Johnsburg, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Johnsburg can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Bellwood is $1,221/month compared to $1,330/month in Johnsburg — a 8% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Bellwood is more affordable at $219,600 median vs $312,200.

Median household income in Bellwood is $76,990 compared to $106,827 in Johnsburg (-27.9%). While Johnsburg is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Bellwood spend roughly 19% of their income on rent, more than the 14.9% in Johnsburg.