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Cost of Living Comparison 2026

๐Ÿ“ Belleville, IL โ€” ZIP-level rent data ยท COL adjusted from St. Louis, MO area

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You'd spend $1.8K/month more in Tampa, FL

$150.0K in your current city equals $171.4K in Tampa, FL

Rent data from HUD ZIP-level estimates ยท COL index from St. Louis, MO-IL area
Overall Cost
โ†‘ 23.8%
More expensive
Monthly Impact
$1,783
Extra cost
Annual Impact
$21.4K
Per year

Based on monthly living costs (rent, groceries, utilities, transport, healthcare). Home purchase prices shown separately below.

Belleville, IL

Population:41K
Cost Index:100
Median Home:$174K

Tampa, FL

Population:385K
Cost Index:124
Median Home:$367K

Belleville, IL

The Prairie State

41K
Population
State Tax
Yes

Located in Illinois, this city has a population of 41K residents.

Tampa, FL

The Sunshine State

385K
Population
State Tax
No Income Tax
Climate
Humid subtropical

Notable Facts

  • โ€ขMajor Tampa Bay area
  • โ€ขNo state income tax
  • โ€ขGrowing tech scene

Major Industries

FinanceTechnologyHealthcareTourism

Cost Breakdown by Category

Annual spending: Belleville, IL vs Tampa, FL

๐Ÿ Housing
โ†‘ 67.8%
Belleville, IL
$1,611
Tampa, FL
$2,703
Difference
$1,092
more
๐Ÿ“ฆOther
โ†‘ 17.6%
Belleville, IL
$1,537
Tampa, FL
$1,808
Difference
$271
more
๐Ÿš—Transportation
โ†‘ 10.4%
Belleville, IL
$1,163
Tampa, FL
$1,284
Difference
$121
more
๐Ÿ›’Groceries
โ†‘ 9.8%
Belleville, IL
$928
Tampa, FL
$1,019
Difference
$90.81
more
๐ŸฅHealthcare
โ†‘ 10.7%
Belleville, IL
$515
Tampa, FL
$570
Difference
$54.95
more
โšกAll Utilities
โ†‘ 9.6%
Belleville, IL
$524
Tampa, FL
$574
Difference
$50.02
more

๐Ÿ Rent Comparison

Studio
From$756
To$1,850
โ†‘ $1,094
1 Bed
From$781
To$1,960
โ†‘ $1,179
2 Bed
From$959
To$2,290
โ†‘ $1,331
3 Bed
From$1,236
To$2,930
โ†‘ $1,694
Belleville, ILZIP-level data

1BR range: $880โ€“$1,000/mo

Tampa, FLZIP-level data

1BR range: $1,410โ€“$2,550/mo

๐Ÿ’ก Note: Rent prices are based on HUD Fair Market Rent data and represent median costs. Actual prices vary by neighborhood, amenities, and condition. Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents FY2026.

$6,278
Monthly in Belleville, IL
$7,958
Monthly in Tampa, FL
$1,680
Difference

Home Values

Belleville
Tampa
$174K
Median Value
$367K
โ†‘ +4.1%
YoY Change
โ†“ -4%
โ†‘ +32.3%
5-Year Change
โ†‘ +42.1%
$146K - $241K
Price Range
$251K - $989K

Homes in Tampa are 111% more expensive than Belleville

Source: Zillow Home Value Index (ZHVI), January 2026

Tax Comparison

Annual tax burden comparison at $150.0K salary

Tax Savings
โ†‘ $7.4K
Per year
Monthly Difference
$619
More take-home
Effective Rate Diff
4.9%
Rate difference

Belleville, IL

Federal Income Tax
Effective: 18.9%
$25.5K
Illinois State Tax
Effective: 5.0%
$7.4K
FICA Taxes
Social Security + Medicare
$11.5K
Total Taxes
Effective: 29.6%
$44.4K
Take-Home Pay
$8,797/month
$105.6K

Tampa, FL

Federal Income Tax
Effective: 18.9%
$25.5K
Florida State Tax
No state income tax
$0
FICA Taxes
Social Security + Medicare
$11.5K
Total Taxes
Effective: 24.7%
$37.0K
Take-Home Pay
$9,416/month
$113.0K

Additional Tax Information

Belleville, IL Tax Rates

Sales Tax:8.8%
Property Tax:2.2%

Tampa, FL Tax Rates

Sales Tax:7.2%
Property Tax:0.8%

๐Ÿ’ก Note: Tax calculations are estimates based on 2024/2025 tax brackets for single filers with standard deduction. Actual taxes may vary based on filing status, deductions, credits, and local variations.

Environment

Belleville
Tampa
54 Moderate
Air Quality
50 Good
38%
Good Air Days
52.5%
99 High
Climate Risk
99 High
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Top Hazards
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โ–ฒ+3.0ยฐF
2050 Outlook
โ–ฒ+2.2ยฐF
39 days
Heat Days >95ยฐF
38 days
โ–ฒ+3.0ยฐF
2050 Outlook
โ–ฒ+2.2ยฐF
39 days
Heat Days >95ยฐF
38 days

๐Ÿ’ฐ See how taxes change too โ€” compare take-home pay between Illinois and Florida on TaxTakeHome.com

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