Batavia, IA vs Blue Grass, IA

Batavia is moderately more affordable than Blue Grass, with a 14% lower cost of living index. Batavia scores 71 compared to 83 for Blue Grass, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Blue Grass can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Batavia is $1,021/month compared to $1,158/month in Blue Grass — a 12% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Batavia is more affordable at $104,400 median vs $202,400.

Median household income in Batavia is $54,432 compared to $87,083 in Blue Grass (-37.5%). While Blue Grass is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Batavia spend roughly 22.5% of their income on rent, more than the 16% in Blue Grass.