2025 Compare Cities Cost of Living:
Ocala, FL vs Bellevue, NE

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Is it cheaper to live in Bellevue or is it cheaper to live in Ocala?
- Bellevue is 9.4% more expensive than Ocala.

Which city has more affordable housing, Bellevue or Ocala?
- Bellevue housing costs are 23.2% more expensive than Ocala housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in Ocala or is Health Care more affordable in Bellevue.
- Health related expenses are 17.1% more in Bellevue.
 Ocala, FLBellevue, NEUnited States
 Overall  Unlock95.2100
 Food & Groceries98.1  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock114.3100
 Housing64.1  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$259,200$338,100
 Utilities104  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock83.4100
 Miscellaneous78.9  Unlock100
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for Ocala    56 Reviews

My wife and I have lived in Ocala as retirees since 2014 and we love it here. It is definitely a place for retired folks. There is lots to do here for us. As for  More

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I lived here for 12 years during my 20's to early 30's. Raised my children and started careers. This place offered plenty of work, good neighbors and lots of memories.  More

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Over 3 years ago

I like this city, a small town and a lot to offer for adults between 30 to seniors. Now if you planing to move with teens is not for you, unless you coming from another  More

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Reviews for Bellevue    4 Reviews

Over 14 years ago

Excellent place to live.   More

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Over 17 years ago

I lived Bellevue for 4 years. I never lived in the Midwest so I wasn’t sure how I was going to like it, but I really enjoyed my stay there. I see this area as having the  More

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Over 18 years ago

The people are friendly and the city is small enough to have hometown values. The community is a great place to raise  More

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