Badger, IA vs Bedford, IA

Bedford is moderately more affordable than Badger, with a 12% lower cost of living index. Badger scores 66 compared to 59 for Bedford, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Badger can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Badger is $770/month compared to $663/month in Bedford — a 16% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Bedford is more affordable at $88,900 median vs $136,300.

Median household income in Badger is $76,875 compared to $57,031 in Bedford (+34.8%). While Badger is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Badger spend roughly 12% of their income on rent, less than the 14% in Bedford.