Adel, IA vs Bellevue, IA

Bellevue is moderately more affordable than Adel, with a 14.7% lower cost of living index. Adel scores 84 compared to 73 for Bellevue, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Adel can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Adel is $842/month compared to $826/month in Bellevue — a 2% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Bellevue is more affordable at $210,500 median vs $320,500.

Median household income in Adel is $96,905 compared to $78,792 in Bellevue (+23%). While Adel is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Adel spend roughly 10.4% of their income on rent, less than the 12.6% in Bellevue.