Ankeny, IA vs Bettendorf, IA

Bettendorf is moderately more affordable than Ankeny, with a 7.2% lower cost of living index. Ankeny scores 97 compared to 90 for Bettendorf, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Ankeny can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Ankeny is $1,279/month compared to $1,148/month in Bettendorf — a 11% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Bettendorf is more affordable at $295,600 median vs $311,300.

Median household income in Ankeny is $106,603 compared to $102,917 in Bettendorf (+3.6%). The higher salaries in Ankeny partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Ankeny spend roughly 14.4% of their income on rent, more than the 13.4% in Bettendorf.