Alburnett, IA vs Belle Plaine, IA

Belle Plaine is moderately more affordable than Alburnett, with a 14.1% lower cost of living index. Alburnett scores 74 compared to 65 for Belle Plaine, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Alburnett can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Alburnett is $863/month compared to $796/month in Belle Plaine — a 8% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Belle Plaine is more affordable at $111,600 median vs $198,100.

Median household income in Alburnett is $90,417 compared to $70,517 in Belle Plaine (+28.2%). While Alburnett is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Alburnett spend roughly 11.5% of their income on rent, less than the 13.5% in Belle Plaine.