Belleville, IL Cost of Living


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Belleville cost of living score
80.8
Less expensive
19.2% lower
than the US average
13.8% lower
than the Illinois average
Belleville, Illinois gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 80.8, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 19.2% lower than the U.S. average and 13.8% higher than the average for Illinois.

Belleville, IL

Housing costs in Belleville?
A typical home costs $129,200, which is 61.8% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 46.5% less expensive than the average Illinois home, at $241,700. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Belleville costs $910 per month, which is 36.4% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 38.5% cheaper than the state average of $1,260.

Can I afford Belleville?
To live comfortably in Belleville, Illinois, a minimum annual income of $24,840 for a family, and $29,200 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Belleville?
Belleville, IL is an affordable place to live with a median home value of $112,800 and median rent of just $717 per month. The cost of living in Belleville is significantly lower than the US average, making it a great option for those looking for an affordable place to call home. Utility costs are low as well compared to the rest of the country, giving residents the ability to have a comfortable lifestyle at a fraction of what they'd pay in other cities. Additionally, there are plenty of dining and entertainment options available throughout the city, allowing residents to enjoy all that Belleville has to offer without breaking the bank.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesBellevilleIllinoisUnited States
  80.893.7100.0
  93.994100
  95.396.9100.0
  38.280.2100.0
  $129,200$241,700$338,100
  98.0%97.7%100.0%
  94.2106.2100.0
  132.2107.8100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Over 9 years ago

Nice place to live. St Louis is right across the river and there is easy access either by car or by the metro  More

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Over 11 years ago

My husband and I are in our late 40s and looking for the perfect spot to move to. We are retired military and presently live about 20 minutes from St. Louis. We  More

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Property value got lower because of politics , not, the economy. And realtors are panicing people who want to sell into selling cheaper so realtors can make a quick buck  More

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