Belleville, IL vs Ceres, CA
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Belleville
79.5
#117 nationally
Ceres
64
#1723 nationally
Belleville leads in cost of living index (88 vs 125). Ceres leads in crime level (10.9 vs 14.6). Belleville leads in average commute (26 min vs 33.7 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Belleville, IL | Ceres, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 79.5 (#117) | 64 (#1723) |
| Population | 40,726 | 48,397 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $162,506 | $456,636 |
| Median Household Income | $60,573 | $70,191 |
| Average Commute | 26 min | 33.7 min |
| Walk Score | 39 | 44 |
| Crime Level | 14.6 | 10.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 88 | 125 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+7.9 | R+11.0 |
C+
79.5 Score
Belleville, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$162,506
Population
40,726
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
39
Midwest
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64 Score
Ceres, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$456,636
Population
48,397
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
44
Pacific
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