Adair, IA vs Bellevue, IA

Adair is moderately more affordable than Bellevue, with a 6.5% lower cost of living index. Adair scores 69 compared to 73 for Bellevue, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Bellevue can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Adair is $852/month compared to $826/month in Bellevue — a 3% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Bellevue has cheaper rent, Adair actually has lower median home values ($126,600 vs $210,500).

Median household income in Adair is $57,250 compared to $78,792 in Bellevue (-27.3%). While Bellevue is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Adair spend roughly 17.9% of their income on rent, more than the 12.6% in Bellevue.